In the context of the establishment of Maryland as a colony, 1632 refers to the year when King Charles I granted a charter to George Calvert, Lord Baltimore, allowing him to establish a proprietary colony in North America.
Related terms
Proprietary Colony: A type of colonial government where the king grants land to an individual or group who then becomes the proprietor or owner of that land.
George Calvert, Lord Baltimore: The founder and first proprietor of Maryland who played a crucial role in obtaining the charter for establishing the colony.
Charter: A legal document issued by a governing authority granting certain rights and privileges to an individual or group.