Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell
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Summary
Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell was born in Paddington[1]. He died in Nyeri[2]. He worked as a scout leader[3], writer[4], politician[5], military officer[6], and scouting[7].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Baden-Powell grave[8]
- Father: Baden Powell[9]
- Mother: Henrietta Grace Smyth[10]
- Spouse: Olave Baden-Powell[11]
- Child: Peter Baden-Powell, 2nd Baron Baden-Powell[12], Betty Clay[13], Heather Grace Baden-Powell[14]
- Position held: Chief Scout[15], member of the House of Lords[16]
- Educated at: Rose Hill School, Alderley[17], Charterhouse School[18], Rose Hill School[19]
- Award received: Commander of the Legion of Honour[20], Order of Merit[21], Hungarian Order of Merit[22], Wateler Peace Prize[23], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[24], Grand cross of the Order of the White Lion[25], Grand Cross of the Order of the Phoenix[26], Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[27], Silver Wolf Award[28], Bronze Wolf Award[29], Silver Buffalo Award[30], Grand Commander of the Order of the Redeemer[31], Ashanti Star[32], British South Africa Company Medal[33]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Noble title: Baron Baden-Powell[36], baronet[37]
- Named after: Robert Stephenson[38]
- Military branch: British Army[39], cavalry[40]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant general[41], general[42]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell include Baden Powell[43], a composer[44], 1937–2000[45], of Brazil[46]; Mount Baden-Powell[47], a mountain[48], in United States[49]; and Baden-Powell Peak[50], a mountain[51], in Nepal[52].
Why It Matters
Works attributed to him include Scouting for Boys[53], a written work[54]. Entities named for him include Baden Powell[43], a composer[44], 1937–2000[45], of Brazil[46]; Mount Baden-Powell[47], a mountain[48], in United States[49]; and Baden-Powell Peak[50], a mountain[51], in Nepal[52].
FAQs
Where was Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell born?
Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell's place of birth was Paddington[1].
Where did Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell die?
Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell died in Nyeri[2].
Who were Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell's parents?
Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell's father was Baden Powell[9]. Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell's mother was Henrietta Grace Smyth[10].
Who was Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell married to?
Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell's spouses include Olave Baden-Powell[11].
What did Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell do for work?
Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell worked as a scout leader[3], writer[4], politician[5], military officer[6], and scouting[7].
Where did Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell go to school?
Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell was educated at Rose Hill School, Alderley[17], Charterhouse School[18], and Rose Hill School[19].
What awards did Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[20], Order of Merit[21], Hungarian Order of Merit[22], and Wateler Peace Prize[23].