Robert Baden-Powell
Full Name: Robert Baden-Powell
Nationality:
Profession: Founder of Scouts
Why Famous: Baden-Powell was a British general who became a national hero during the Boer War (1899-1900), during which time he wrote "Aids to Scouting". This military textbook served as inspiration for the modern Scouting movement, which Baden-Powell founded in 1908.
This movement quickly proliferated, and its popularity led to the establishment of Girl Guides, a parallel organization for girls in 1910.
Born: February 22, 1857
Birthplace: London, England
Star Sign: Pisces
Died: January 8, 1941 (aged 83)
Cause of Death: Natural causes
Historical Events in the Life of Robert Baden-Powell
- 1907-07-29 Sir Robert Baden-Powell forms Boy Scouts in England
- 1908-01-24 Lieutenant General Robert Baden-Powell publishes "Scouting for Boys" as a manual for self-instruction in outdoor skills and self-improvement. The book becomes the inspiration for the Scout Movement.
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