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David Baden-Powell, 5th Baron Baden-Powell

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The Lord Baden-Powell
Born
David Robert Baden-Powell

(1971-01-06) 6 January 1971 (age 55)
Melbourne, Australia
Known forBritish nobility
Spouse
Edwina Sophie Foster
(m. 2001)
Children2
FatherMichael Baden-Powell, 4th Baron Baden-Powell

David Robert Baden-Powell, 5th Baron Baden-Powell (born 6 January 1971), is a peer of the United Kingdom. He succeeded to the barony on the death of his father, Michael Baden-Powell in 2023.[1]

Biography

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He married Edwina Sophie Foster, daughter of Graham Foster, in February 2001. They have two children, Charlotte and Max.[2][3]

He is a data analyst.[1][3][4]

He is a volunteer venturer leader with Scouts Victoria, at the 4th Brunswick Scout group in Melbourne, where his children are participants. [2] He also serves as Chief Scout of Scouts Victoria. [5] Baden-Powell attended an international jamboree in India in 2025. [6][2]

Coat of arms

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Coat of arms of David Baden-Powell, 5th Baron Baden-Powell
Adopted
1929
Coronet
Coronet of a baron.
Crest
1st: a Lion passant Or in the paw a broken Tilting Spear in bend proper pendent therefrom by a Riband Gules an Escutcheon resting on a Wreath Sable charged with a Pheon Or (Powell); 2nd: out of a Crown Vallary Or a Demi Lion rampant Gules on the head a like Crown charged on the shoulders with a Cross Patée Argent and supporting with the paws a Sword Erect proper Pommel and Hilt Gold (Baden).
Escutcheon
Quarterly: 1 and 4th, Per fess Or and Argent a Lion rampant gules between two Tilting Spears erect proper (Powell); 2nd and 3rd, Argent a Lion rampant proper on the head a Crown Vallary Or between four Crosses Patée Gules and as many Fleur-de-lis Azure alternately (Baden).
Supporters
Dexter: an Officer of 13th/18th Hussars in full dress his Sword drawn over his shoulder proper; sinister: a Boy Scout holding a Staff also proper.
Motto
Ar Nyd Yw Pwyll Pyd Yw (Where there is steadiness, there will be a Powell).

References

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  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "The Source: Melbourne loses a lord with death of Robert Baden-Powell". Herald Sun. 6 July 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c Phillips, Mark (17 August 2024). "Newest Queen's Scout keeps it in the family". Brunswick Voice. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Mosley, Charles (2003). Burke's Peerage and Baronetage (107th ed.). Wilmington, Delaware, USA: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd.
  4. ^ Mosley, Charles (1999). Burke's Peerage and Baronetage (106th ed.). Crans, Switzerland: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd.
  5. ^ https://scoutsvictoria.com.au/about-us/our-people/
  6. ^ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/baden-powells-kin-to-attend-trichy-event-for-bharat-scouts-75th-year/articleshow/117180378.cms