Philip baron van Pallandt
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Philip Dirk baron van Pallandt, heer van Eerde (1889 - 1 November 1979) was a Scoutmaster in the early years of Dutch scouting
. He was the owner of Gilwell Ada's Hoeve
on his Eerde Estate, which he gave to Scouting in 1923.
In 1924, baron Philip van Pallandt deeded the Eerde castle to the Order of the Star in the East
, an organization connected to the famous philosopher and spiritual teacher Jiddu Krishnamurti
, of whom the baron was an avid follower.
Scouting Nederland
Scouting Nederland is the national Scout organisation of the Netherlands with approximately 110,000 members Scouting Nederland is the national Scout organisation of the Netherlands with approximately 110,000 members Scouting Nederland is the national Scout organisation of the Netherlands with...
. He was the owner of Gilwell Ada's Hoeve
Gilwell Ada's Hoeve
Gilwell Ada's Hoeve is the oldest Dutch national Scouting campsite, and from July 1923 until the 1960s hosted the Wood Badge trainings for Scouting leadership in the Netherlands. The site was founded as a Scouting campsite in 1923 by Philip baron van Pallandt on his Eerde Estate in Ommen...
on his Eerde Estate, which he gave to Scouting in 1923.
In 1924, baron Philip van Pallandt deeded the Eerde castle to the Order of the Star in the East
Order of the Star in the East
The Order of the Star in the East was an organization established by the leadership of the Theosophical Society at Adyar, India, from 1911 to 1927...
, an organization connected to the famous philosopher and spiritual teacher Jiddu Krishnamurti
Jiddu Krishnamurti
Jiddu Krishnamurti or J. Krishnamurti or , was a renowned writer and speaker on philosophical and spiritual subjects. His subject matter included: psychological revolution, the nature of the mind, meditation, human relationships, and bringing about positive change in society...
, of whom the baron was an avid follower.