Anne Arundell

Who was Anne Arundell?

Anne Calvert, Baroness Baltimore was an English noblewoman, daughter of Thomas Arundell, 1st Baron Arundell of Wardour by second wife Anne Philipson, and wife of Lord Baltimore, who founded the Province of Maryland colony. Anne Arundel County in Maryland, USA, was named for her. USS Anne Arundel was in turn named after the county.

She married Lord Baltimore in 1628 at age 13. A settlement for the marriage between them was made on 20 March 1627/28. According to Gibbs, she is said to have been a most beautiful and accomplished woman. Of her nine children with Lord Baltimore, three survived to adulthood.

Charles Calvert, 3rd Baron Baltimore

Hon. Cecil Calvert.

Hon. George Calvert

Hon. Georgiana Calvert

Hon. Mary Calvert

Hon. Anne Calvert

Hon. Mary Calvert

Hon. Elizabeth Calvert

Hon. Frances Calvert.

Anne Arundell, was buried at Tisbury, Wiltshire.