Florence Nightingale
Born in 1820
Florence Nightingale was a pioneering English nurse, writer, and statistician who revolutionized healthcare in the 19th century.
Born in 1820, she gained fame during the Crimean War for her dedication to improving soldiers' care, earning the nickname "The Lady with the Lamp." Nightingale's book, Notes on Nursing, laid the foundation for modern nursing practices.
She established the first secular nursing school at St. Thomas' Hospital in London, professionalizing the field.
Nightingale's contributions extend beyond nursing; she was a skilled statistician who used data to advocate for sanitary reform.
Her legacy continues through the Nightingale Pledge and International Nurses Day, celebrated annually on her birthday, May 12.
