Birth of Robert Baden-Powell22 February 1857
Birth of Robert Baden-Powell
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Robert Baden-Powell Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Robert Baden-Powell, based on 27 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
27 records1857–194126 events6 places
Chronological biography
1857
1876
13th Hussars1876
Appointed Member of Thirteenth Hussars, known for their part in the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava
1896
Reballion of suppress the Matabele1896
Helps suppress the Matabele uprising in Rhodesia
1897
Commander of 5th Dragoons25 March 1897
Appointed Commander of the 5th Dragoon Guards
1899
Siege of Mafeking13 October 1899
Defends Mafeking during the Boer siege.
Siege of Mafeking14 October 1899
Mafeking is besieged until British relief arrives in May 1900.
1900
Major General1900
Appointed Major General
Repulse of Eloff's Attack12 May 1900
Baden-Powell's garrison contains Eloff's assault and forces the isolated Boer raiders to surrender.
Relief of Mafeking17 May 1900
Baden-Powell's garrison is relieved after holding Mafeking throughout the longest siege of the war.
1903
Inspector1903
Appointed Inspector General of Cavalry on return to England
1904
Cavalry School1904
Founds a Cavalry School in Wiltshire
1907
Lieutenant General1907
Appointed Lieutenant General
1908
Boy Scouts1908
Founds the Boy Scout movement
1910
Girl Guides1910
Helps found the Girl Guides with his sister Agnes
Full-Time Scout Movement Leadership7 May 1910
Devotes himself fully to leadership of the Scout movement.
Retirement from Army7 May 1910
Retires from the British Army as a lieutenant general.
1912
Marriage1912
Marries Olave St Claire Soames
What Scouts Can Do: More Yarns1912
Publication of "What Scouts Can Do: More Yarns for Scouts"
What Scouts Can Do: More Yarns for Scouts1912
Publication of "What Scouts Can Do: More Yarns for Scouts"
1920
Chief Scout1920
Appointed Chief Scout of the World
Scouts1920
Founds the 1st boy scout jamboree
1926
Award1926
Recipient of the Silver Buffalo Award, the highest award conferred by the Boy Scouts of America
1929
Peerage1929
Created Baron Baden-Powell, 1st
1933
Leasons of a Lifetime1933
Publication of "Leasons of a Lifetime", memoirs
Leasons of a Lifetime", memoirs1933
Publication of "Leasons of a Lifetime", memoirs
1941
Burial8 January 1941
A Memorial service is held at Westminster Abby for Baden-Powell
Death of Robert Baden-Powell27 January 1941
Death of Robert Baden-Powell
Titles and roles
Baron · Baron · Chief Scout · Baron · Colonel · Baron · Commander of 5th Dragoons · Baron · Inspector General · Baron · Lieutenant General · Baron · Major · Baron · Major General · Baron · Member of Thirteenth Hussars · Colonel · British Commander · Colonel · Mafeking Garrison Commander
Record provenance
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