what did the name of maryland stand for whan it was colony?

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what did the name of maryland stand for whan it was colony?

2006-11-23 07:33:19 · 3 answers · asked by sebas g 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education

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The charter that Lord Baltimore received from King Charles I of England specified a name for the new colony. It was to be called Maryland to honor King Charles’ wife Queen Henrietta Maria (Queen Mary).

2006-11-23 15:42:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

It was named after Queen Mary. Thats all I know.

2006-11-23 15:40:42 · answer #2 · answered by Audania 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋