Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 22 February 1857 · Died: 8 January 1941 · Age at death: 83
How old was Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell when he died?
Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell died aged 83. He was born on 22 February 1857 and died on 8 January 1941.
British Army officer who founded the Scout and Guide movements
Did you know?He was a talented artist who often illustrated his own books and scout manuals with his own sketches.
Quick facts
Date of birth22 February 1857
Date of death8 January 1941
Age at death83
NationalityBritish
BirthplacePaddington, United Kingdom
Occupationscout leader, writer, politician
Editor's Take:
Robert Baden-Powell became a hero during the siege of Mafeking. His lasting fame came from a small camp on an English island. He believed outdoor skills, teamwork and service could build character in young people. Scouting spread faster than he ever planned. Within a few years it reached dozens of countries. Today there are tens of millions of Scouts and Guides worldwide. Historians still debate parts of his military record, but his movement remains one of the largest youth organisations ever created.
Key Milestones
1899: Defends Mafeking in the Boer War
1907: Holds the first Scout camp on Brownsea Island
1908: Publishes Scouting for Boys
1920: Named Chief Scout of the World
Lieutenant-General Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell (22 February 1857 – 8 January 1941), was a British Army officer, writer, founder of The Boy Scouts Association and its first Chief Scout, and founder, with his sister Agnes, of The Girl Guides Association.
When is Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell's birthday?
Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell's birthday is February 22. He was born on February 22, 1857 in Paddington, United Kingdom.
How old was Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell when he died?
Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell died on January 8, 1941, aged 83.
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