Baron Baden-Powell

Baron Baden -Powell of Gilwell in the County of Essex, is a British hereditary title of nobility, which is run by the family of Baden- Powell. It belongs to the Peerage of the United Kingdom.

Award

The title was created in 1929 for the military and founder of the Scout movement Robert Baden- Powell. This had been organized during the Second Boer War, the defense of the city Mafeking, which was besieged by the Boers 217 days until she could be shocked. After retiring from military service, he founded the worldwide Scouting movement.

Another title

Robert Baden -Powell was appointed in 1922 to Baronet ( of Bentley ). This title is also out now by the respective Baron.

List of barons Baden- Powell ( 1929)

  • Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden -Powell, 1st Baron Baden- Powell ( 1857-1941 )
  • Arthur Robert Peter Baden- Powell, 2nd Baron Baden- Powell ( 1913-1962 )
  • Robert Crause Baden- Powell, 3rd Baron Baden- Powell ( b. 1936 )

Presumptive heir ( Heir Presumptive ) is the brother of the present Baron, Hon ( the Honorable ) David Michael Baden- Powell ( b. 1940 ). Meanwhile heir apparent is his son, David Robert Baden- Powell ( b. 1971 ).

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Gilwell Park Bentley (Hampshire)
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