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Frederick Russell Burnham

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Father of scouting; military scout; soldier of fortune; oil man; writer; rancher (1861-1947)

United StatesWritersLived 1861 to 1947 · aged 86
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Frederick Russell Burnham was an American scout and world-traveling adventurer. He is known for his service to the British South Africa Company and to the British Army in colonial Africa, and for teaching woodcraft to Robert Baden-Powell in Rhodesia.

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Burnham in Arizona Territory in 1881Burnham in Arizona Territory in 1881The six-shooter Burnham purchased as a teenager in Prescott, Arizona, which he kept all his life and later used in Rhodesia, East Africa and MexicoThe six-shooter Burnham purchased as a teenager in Prescott, Arizona, which he kept all his life and later used in Rhodesia, East Africa and MexicoBob Bain; Burnham (middle) during the First Matabele War in 1893, holding his Winchester model 1873 .44WCF rifle;[43] Maurice GiffordBob Bain; Burnham (middle) during the First Matabele War in 1893, holding his Winchester model 1873 .44WCF rifle;[43] Maurice GiffordAn 1895 sketch, portraying a scene from the Shangani Patrol episode. Burnham (left, on horse) kills a Matabele warrior.An 1895 sketch, portraying a scene from the Shangani Patrol episode. Burnham (left, on horse) kills a Matabele warrior.Burnham and Armstrong ride for Bulawayo after killing Mlimo, pursued by Matabele warriors.Burnham and Armstrong ride for Bulawayo after killing Mlimo, pursued by Matabele warriors.Burnham after his investiture with the cross of the Distinguished Service Order by King Edward VII. The black armband was worn in mourning for the recent death of Queen Victoria. London, 1901.[83][84]Burnham after his investiture with the cross of the Distinguished Service Order by King Edward VII. The black armband was worn in mourning for the recent death of Queen Victoria. London, 1901.[83][84]Returning from the Boer War on the RMS Dunottar Castle, July 1900. Burnham standing, third from left.[99]Hover your mouse over each man for his name; click for more details.Returning from the Boer War on the RMS Dunottar Castle, July 1900. Burnham standing, third from left.[99]Hover your mouse over each man for his name; click for more details.

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Distinguished Service Order
Honorary Scout

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Kermit RooseveltAlso won Honorary ScoutOrville WrightAlso won Honorary ScoutLincoln EllsworthAlso won Honorary ScoutGeorge Bird GrinnellAlso won Honorary ScoutRoy Chapman AndrewsAlso won Honorary ScoutLouis Agassiz FuertesAlso won Honorary Scout

About this person

Frederick Russell Burnham was an American scout and world-traveling adventurer. He is known for his service to the British South Africa Company and to the British Army in colonial Africa, and for teaching woodcraft to Robert Baden-Powell in Rhodesia. Burnham helped inspire the founding of the international Scouting Movement.

Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1861 to 1947 · aged 86
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