 He was a man of great literary refinement, and had an extensive knowledge of Greek and Roman literature, as well as of that of England and France.Frederick's father, Charles Calvert the elder, was born in 1754 and died on 13 June 1797; he is buried in St. Mary's churchyard, Manchester.Charles the elder would live in Oldham Street, Manchester during the winter and at Glossop Hall in the summer.