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  1. Agnes Smyth Baden-Powell (16 December 1858 – 2 June 1945) was the younger sister of Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, and was most noted for her work in establishing the Girl Guide movement as a female counterpart to her older brother's Scouting Movement.

  2. Feb 21, 2020 · Ann Robertson. February 21, 2020. 4 minutes. World Thinking Day is a time to reflect upon on the global community of Girl Scouting and Girl Guiding and to examine issues faced by girls everywhere. This February 22nd, let’s think about scouting’s forgotten ancestor, Agnes Baden-Powell. Who is Agnes Baden-Powell? The real Agnes Baden-Powell.

  3. Feb 21, 2020 · Agnes' life is fascinating and her story is that of a rather unconventional Victorian woman. Daughter of Reverend Professor Baden Powell (1796–1860) and Henrietta Grace Smyth (1824–1914), Agnes was educated at home by her mother, while all her brothers went to respectable schools.

  4. Role In: Siege of Mafikeng. South African War. Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell (born February 22, 1857, London, England—died January 8, 1941, Nyeri, Kenya) was a British army officer who became a national hero for his 217-day defense of Mafeking (now Mafikeng) in the South African War of 1899–1902.

  5. Agnes Baden-Powell Robert's sister Agnes was born in 1858. Like her mother, she was a woman of many interests and accomplishments. She would have been considered eccentric in Victorian times, and probably even today. She had some knowledge of 11 languages, astronomy and science. She was interested in natural history and had artistic and writing ...

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  7. Mar 24, 2017 · Mar 24, 2017. Agnes Baden-Powell and her incredible contribution to the Girlguiding Association is largely forgotten. Many young girls have grown up mistakenly believing that ‚Äòthe founders‚Äô of the Scouting and Girlguiding Associations were Robert Baden-Powell and his wife, Olave Baden-Powell.

  8. Dec 16, 2023 · Agnes Baden-Powell was a remarkable woman who left an indelible mark on the world. Her work with the Guide movement has had a lasting impact on the lives of countless girls and young women. She was a pioneer in empowering girls and promoting their leadership roles, and her legacy continues to inspire girls today.

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