Birthdate: April 4, 1802
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Maine, US
Died: July 17, 1887
Dorothea Dix was a prominent American advocate for the mentally ill, recognized for her dedicated efforts in lobbying state legislatures and the U.S. Congress to establish the first generation of mental asylums in the United States. Her work as the Superintendent of Army Nurses during the Civil War highlighted her commitment to enhancing healthcare and offering support to those in need. Throughout her professional career, Dix tirelessly advocated for the marginalized and made significant contributions to the advancement of mental health care in America.
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