Birth of Robert Baden-Powell
Birth of Robert Baden-Powell
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Robert Baden-Powell Biography and Timeline
Follow Robert Baden-Powell through 27 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Robert Baden-Powell, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1857–1941Years on this page
1857
1876
13th Hussars
Appointed Member of Thirteenth Hussars, known for their part in the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava
1896
Rebellion of suppress the Matabele
Helps suppress the Matabele uprising in Rhodesia
1897
Commander of 5th Dragoons
Appointed Commander of the 5th Dragoon Guards
1899
Siege of Mafeking
Defends Mafeking during the Boer siege.
Role range: 1899-1902 – 1899-1900
Siege of Mafeking
Mafeking is besieged until British relief arrives in May 1900.
Role range: 1899-1902
1900
Repulse of Eloff's Attack
Baden-Powell's garrison contains Eloff's assault and forces the isolated Boer raiders to surrender.
Role range: 1899-1902
Relief of Mafeking
Baden-Powell's garrison is relieved after holding Mafeking throughout the longest siege of the war.
Role range: 1899-1902
Major General
Appointed Major General
1903
Inspector
Appointed Inspector General of Cavalry on return to England
1904
Cavalry School
Founds a Cavalry School in Wiltshire
1907
Lieutenant General
Appointed Lieutenant General
1908
Boy Scouts
Founds the Boy Scout movement
1910
Full-Time Scout Movement Leadership
Devotes himself fully to leadership of the Scout movement.
Retirement from Army
Retires from the British Army as a lieutenant general.
Girl Guides
Helps found the Girl Guides with his sister Agnes
1912
Marriage
Marries Olave St Claire Soames
What Scouts Can Do: More Yarns for Scouts
Publication of "What Scouts Can Do: More Yarns for Scouts"
What Scouts Can Do: More Yarns
Publication of "What Scouts Can Do: More Yarns for Scouts"
1920
Chief Scout
Appointed Chief Scout of the World
Scouts
Founds the 1st boy scout jamboree
1926
Award
Recipient of the Silver Buffalo Award, the highest award conferred by the Boy Scouts of America
1929
Peerage
Created Baron Baden-Powell, 1st
1933
Leasons of a Lifetime", memoirs
Publication of "Leasons of a Lifetime", memoirs
Leasons of a Lifetime
Publication of "Leasons of a Lifetime", memoirs
1941
Burial
A Memorial service is held at Westminster Abby for Baden-Powell
Death of Robert Baden-Powell
Death of Robert Baden-Powell
Records, sources and methodology
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