Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Calvert, Thomas an English nonconformist divine, uncle to James Calvert, was born at York in 1606, and educated at Sidney College, Cambridge. He served as chaplain to Sir T. Burdet, in Derbyshire, for some time, and afterwards held the vicarage of Trinity, in York. He also preached at Christchurch, York, and was one of the … Continue reading “Calvert, Thomas”

Calvert, Reuben an English Congregational minister, was born on Oct. 2, 1806, at Marley, Halifax, Yorkshire. A sermon to the young was the means of his conversion, and in September, 1826, he became a member of the Church at Halifax. In 1828 he entered Airedale College. In July, 1832, he settled at Upper Mill, Saddleworth. … Continue reading “Calvert, Reuben”

Calvert, Philip Proprietary Governor of Maryland, 1660 to 1661, son of George Calvert, first Lord Baltimore and his second wife, Arabella. He came to Maryland on the first expedition under Leonard Calvert. In 1656 he was made secretary of the province and one of its councillors. After the treason and overthrow of governor Fendall, Calvert … Continue reading “Calvert, Philip”

Calvert, Leonard (1607-1647) Founder of Maryland and first proprietary governor, brother of Cecilius Calvert , born England ; died Maryland. He commanded the expedition which established the settlement at Saint Mary’s, 1634 . The colonists were opposed by William Claiborne of Virginia, the conflicting claims being settled in favor of Lord Baltimore. In 1643 the … Continue reading “Calvert, Leonard”

Calvert, John P a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Belmont county, Ohio, October 23, 1833; studied at the Ohio University, and was admitted on trial as a preacher in the Ohio Conference in 1858. When the American civil war broke out in 1861, no less than six of his brothers entered the army, and … Continue reading “Calvert, John P”

Calvert, John an English Congregational minister, was born in 1787. He was educated at the Idle Academy, and was for many years pastor of the Independent Church at Morley, near Leeds, where he died, Sept. 26,1846. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Calvert, James an English nonconformist divine, was born in York and educated at Clare Hall, Cambridge. He had been for several years at Topcliffe when he was silenced by the act of uniformity; after which he retired to York, and lived privately, but studied diligently. As a result of his studies here, he brought out … Continue reading “Calvert, James”

Calvert, Henry a Scotch clergyman, a native of England, was admitted in 1629 assistant minister at Broadisland, Scotland, and afterwards at Oldstone, Ireland, where he was deposed by the bishop of Down, in 1636, for refusing to subscribe to the canvass. He returned to Scotland, and was presented to the living at Paisley in 1641. … Continue reading “Calvert, Henry”

Calvert, George (1580-1632) First Lord Baltimore, statesman and colonizer, born Kipling, Yorkshire, England ; died London. He held important diplomatic posts under James I, was knighted, 1617 , and appointed principal secretary of state, but resigned his secretaryship in 1624 upon his conversion to the Catholic faith. In 1613 he was one of the committee … Continue reading “Calvert, George”

Calvert, Daniel an English Congregational minister, was born June 8, 1794. He was the second of three brothers who entered the ministry. In early life he joined the Independent Church at Mixenden. He entered Airedale College in 1818, and afterwards became a home missionary in the West Riding of Yorkshire. He served the following stations: … Continue reading “Calvert, Daniel”