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]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,610 views/month, #6,244 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Baden-Powell grave[9]
- Father: Baden Powell[10]
- Mother: Henrietta Grace Smyth[11]
- Spouse: Olave Baden-Powell[12]
- Child: Peter Baden-Powell, 2nd Baron Baden-Powell[13], Betty Clay[14], Heather Grace Baden-Powell[15]
- Position held: Chief Scout[16], member of the House of Lords[17]
- Educated at: Rose Hill School, Alderley[18], Charterhouse School[19], Rose Hill School[20]
- Award received: Commander of the Legion of Honour[21], Order of Merit[22], Hungarian Order of Merit[23], Wateler Peace Prize[24], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[25], Grand cross of the Order of the White Lion[26], Grand Cross of the Order of the Phoenix[27], Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[28], Silver Wolf Award[29], Bronze Wolf Award[30], Silver Buffalo Award[31], Grand Commander of the Order of the Redeemer[32], Ashanti Star[33], British South Africa Company Medal[34]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Noble title: Baron Baden-Powell[37], baronet[38]
- Named after: Robert Stephenson[39]
- Military branch: British Army[40], cavalry[41]
- Commons category: Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell[42]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant general[43], general[44]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell include Baden Powell[45], a composer[46], 1937–2000[47], of Brazil[48]; Mount Baden-Powell[49], a mountain[50], in United States[51]; and Baden-Powell Peak[52], a mountain[53], in Nepal[54].
Why It Matters
Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 61 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
Works attributed to him include Scouting for Boys[57], a written work[58]. Entities named for him include Baden Powell[45], a composer[46], 1937–2000[47], of Brazil[48]; Mount Baden-Powell[49], a mountain[50], in United States[51]; and Baden-Powell Peak[52], a mountain[53], in Nepal[54].
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[10]. Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell's mother was Henrietta Grace Smyth[11].
Who was Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell married to?
Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell's spouses include Olave Baden-Powell[12].
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[18], Charterhouse School[19], and Rose Hill School[20].
What awards did Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[21], Order of Merit[22], Hungarian Order of Merit[23], and Wateler Peace Prize[24].