Birthdate: February 3, 1821
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Bristol
Died: May 31, 1910
Elizabeth Blackwell made history as the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States and be listed on the Medical Register of the General Medical Council for the United Kingdom. She was a pioneering social reformer in both countries, championing women’s education in medicine. Despite encountering discrimination and obstacles in medical schools, she persisted and left a lasting impact on the field. Blackwell was instrumental in founding medical institutions, leading nursing efforts during the American Civil War, and contributing to the establishment of the London School of Medicine for Women.
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