Elizabeth Garrett Anderson
Pioneering English physician and politician
Born
June 9th, 1836
188 years ago
Died
December 17th, 1917
107 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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First woman to qualify as a physician in England. Established the New Hospital for Women in London, which provided medical care accessible to women and children. Actively participated in the women's suffrage movement and worked towards the improvement of women's rights in medicine and society. Contributed significantly to the establishment of the London School of Medicine for Women.
First female physician registered in the UK
Founded the New Hospital for Women in London
Co-founded the London School of Medicine for Women
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