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Bear Grylls

Edward Michael "Bear" Grylls (; born 7 June 1974) is a British adventurer, television presenter and former SAS trooper. He holds several world records in hostile environments, and appeared in numerous wilderness survival television series including Man vs. Wild (2006–2011), Running Wild with Bear Grylls and The Island with Bear Grylls. In July 2009, Grylls was appointed as The Scout Association’s youngest-ever Chief Scout of the United Kingdom and Overseas Territories at the age of 35. He held the post until September 2024, becoming the second-longest-serving Chief Scout after Robert Baden-Powell.

Infobox

Born
Edward Michael Grylls (1974-06-07) 7 June 1974 (age 51)Donaghadee, Northern Ireland
Education
Eton College
Alma mater
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Occupations
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Spouse
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Children
3
Father
Sir Michael Grylls
Allegiance
United Kingdom
Branch
British Army
Years of service
1994–1997
Rank
Trooper
Unit
21 SAS(R)
Website
beargrylls.com
Service years
1994–1997

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Preceded byPeter Duncan
Preceded byPeter Duncan
The Scout Association
Preceded byPeter Duncan
The Scout Association
Chief Scout of the United Kingdom and Overseas Territories 2009–2024
The Scout Association
Succeeded byDwayne Fields
The Scout Association
Preceded byPeter Duncan
Chief Scout of the United Kingdom and Overseas Territories 2009–2024
Succeeded byDwayne Fields

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