Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell
lieutenant-general in the British Army, writer, founder and Chief Scout of the Scout Movement (1857-1941)
1857 — 1941
Quick Facts
Profession
lieutenant-general in the British Army, writer, founder and Chief Scout of the Scout Movement (1857-1941)
Born
February 22, 1857
Died
1941 (age ~84)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, politician, military officer
United KingdomBorn in PaddingtonDied in Nyeri
1857
Born in Paddington (1857-02-22)
1919
AwardGrand cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso XII
1920
PositionChief Scout (1920–1941)
1922
AwardCommander of the Legion of Honour
1927
AwardCommander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta
1933
AwardOrder of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross
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Lieutenant-General Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell,, was a British Army officer, writer, founder of The Boy Scouts Association and its first Chief Scout, and founder, with his sister Agnes, of The Girl Guides Association. Baden-Powell wrote Scouting for Boys, which with his previous books – such as his 1884 Reconnaissance and Scouting and his 1899 Aids to Scouting for N.-C.Os and Men, which was intended for the military, and The Scout magazine – helped the rapid growth of the Scout Movement.
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Lieutenant-General Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell,, was a British Army officer, writer, founder of The Boy Scouts Association and its first Chief Scout, and founder, with his sister Agnes, of The Girl Guides Association. Baden-Powell wrote Scouting for Boys, which with
What does the name Robert mean?+
The name Robert means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Robert, from the Old - cognate of (normalised form: ), from *Hrōþiberht, from lit=shining glory. Rupert.". It is of English origin.
When was Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell born?+
Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell was born on February 22, 1857.
When did Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell die?+
Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell died in 1941, at approximately 84 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Robert, from the Old - cognate of (normalised form: ), from *Hrōþiberht, from lit=shining glory. Rupert.
The name Robert is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Robert, from the Old - cognate of (normalised form: ), from *Hrōþiberht, from lit=shining glory. Rupert.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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