David Baden-Powell
David Robert Baden-Powell, 5th Baron Baden-Powell, is a peer of the United Kingdom. He succeeded to the barony on the death of his father, Michael Baden-Powell in 2023. He is the great-grandson of the founder of World Scouting, Robert Baden-Powell, and Olave Baden-Powell.
Biography
He was born in Melbourne and educated at Carey Baptist Grammar School, La Trobe University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in geology and physics, and Swinburne University of Technology, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in psychology, sociology, media, politics and economics. He married Edwina Sophie Foster, daughter of Graham Foster, in February 2001. They have two children:- Hon. Charlotte Baden-Powell
- Hon. Maxwell Baden-Powell, the heir apparent to the Baden-Powell barony.
He is a volunteer venturer leader with Scouts Victoria, at the 4th Brunswick Scout group in Melbourne, where his children are participants He attended international jamborees in Korea, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, China and the United Kingdom. He received the International Friendship Award from the Boy Scouts of the Philippines and the Jade Lion Award from the Boy Scouts of China.