Picture No | 10220406 |
Date | 1899 |
Description | Sir Robert Baden-Powell leading a cavalry charge 1899 |
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Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, leading a cavalry charge in South Africa. He is shown in the uniform of the Special Corps, which he raised in British Bechuanaland. Upon his return to Britain Baden-Powell became better known as the founder of the Boy Scouts.
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Source | Illustration by R. Caton Woodville in 'The Illustrated London News', 21 October 1899, page 567 |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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