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Introduction
Robert Baden-Powell was the man who founded the Scout movement more than 100 years ago. A soldier, national hero, educator and prolific writer, Scouting is based on the ideas laid out in his best-selling book Scouting for Boys.
Baden-Powell was popularly known as B-P. To find out more about his fascinating life, click on button below.
Timeline
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fév 22, 1857
Baden-Powell’s Birth
Born in Paddington, London, England -
fév 20, 1876
Baden-Powell Joined the Army
Joined the British army and appointed as Sub-lieutenant for the 13th Hussars in Lucknow, India, and specialised in scouting, map-making and reconnaissance -
fév 22, 1899
Baden-Powell’s Successful Defense of Mafeking Town
Declared a hero for successfully defending the Mafeking Town during the Boer War and was promoted to Major-General by Queen Victoria -
aoû 01, 1907
Baden-Powell Organised the Experimental Camp
Held a seven-day experimental camp for 20 boys on Brownsea Island, Dorset, England -
fév 22, 1910
Baden-Powell Retired from the British Army
Retired from the British army as Lieutenant General and focused on the Scout Movement -
fév 22, 1912
Baden-Powell’s Marriage
Married Olave St Clair Soames and subsequently had three children – Arthur, Heather and Betty -
fév 19, 1913
Baden-Powell Established a Training Centre for Scout Leaders
Started Gilwell Park Training Centre for Scout Leaders in London, England -
juil 30, 1920
Baden-Powell Acclaimed Chief Scout of the World
Acclaimed Chief Scout of the World at the 1st World Scout Jamboree in London, England -
fév 22, 1925
Baden-Powell Opened the International Scout Chalet
Opened the International Scout Chalet in Kandersteg, Switzerland (now known as the Kandersteg International Scout Centre) -
fév 22, 1929
Baden-Powell Created a Peer
Made Lord Baden-Powell, 1st Baron of Gilwell, by King George V -
fév 19, 1937
Baden-Powell Built His African Home
Built and lived at his home, Paxtu cottage, in Nyeri, Kenya -
Jan 08, 1941
Baden-Powell Gone Home
Passed away in Kenya at the age of 83. He was accorded military funeral and burial at St Peter’s Churchyard on 9 January. A memorial service was also held on 27 January at Westminster Abbey, London, England
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