Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, known as B-P was born on the 22nd February 1857. He was the eighth of ten children. He was a son to Baden; a professor at Oxford University and Heriette Powell. However, the family was left in a challenging situation after his father’s death when he was three years old.
At a young age BP displayed the eagerness to learn new skills. Attending Rose Hill School he gained a scholarship to Charterhouse School where his interest for scouting and woodcraft developed. Though unknown for his high marks at school, in his examination for the Army he ranked second place amongst several hundred applicants
Several scouting badges and traditions resemble his unorthodox methods of success during his leadership in the army. This includes special recognition for those who did well, patrol systems and badges for accomplishing tasks.
His display of scouting and skills in the Boer War in South Africa developed a lasting impression of his trained soldiers and his success made him a national hero.
Initiating the scouting movement in 1907 and retiring from the army in 1910, on advice on King Edward VII he continued to provide a valuable service to his country through the Scouting and Guiding.
He married Olave Soames in 1912 and had three children; Peter, Heather and Betty.
B-P returned to Kenya due to ill-health and lived in Nyeri in semi-retirment where he continued to write books. On the 8th January 1941, aged 83, B-P passed away.
At a young age BP displayed the eagerness to learn new skills. Attending Rose Hill School he gained a scholarship to Charterhouse School where his interest for scouting and woodcraft developed. Though unknown for his high marks at school, in his examination for the Army he ranked second place amongst several hundred applicants
Several scouting badges and traditions resemble his unorthodox methods of success during his leadership in the army. This includes special recognition for those who did well, patrol systems and badges for accomplishing tasks.
His display of scouting and skills in the Boer War in South Africa developed a lasting impression of his trained soldiers and his success made him a national hero.
Initiating the scouting movement in 1907 and retiring from the army in 1910, on advice on King Edward VII he continued to provide a valuable service to his country through the Scouting and Guiding.
He married Olave Soames in 1912 and had three children; Peter, Heather and Betty.
B-P returned to Kenya due to ill-health and lived in Nyeri in semi-retirment where he continued to write books. On the 8th January 1941, aged 83, B-P passed away.