Mary Seacole

Nurse and author during the Crimean War

Mary Seacole - Nurse and author during the Crimean War
Born

1805
220 years ago

Died

May 14th, 1881
143 years ago — 76 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

United Kingdom

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A Jamaican-English nurse and author who provided medical care during the Crimean War. Established a lodging house for wounded soldiers and treated them on the battlefield. She published an autobiography detailing her experiences and the challenges she faced as a Black woman in the medical field at the time. Seacole's contributions as a caregiver and her entrepreneurial spirit stood out, gaining respect from both soldiers and fellow medical professionals.

Provided care to soldiers during the Crimean War

Authored 'Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands'

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