Birthdate: May 12, 1820
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Florence, Italy
Died: August 13, 1910
Florence Nightingale, the English social reformer and founder of modern nursing, rose to prominence during the Crimean War for her efforts in organizing care for wounded soldiers. Her initiatives, which focused on improving hygiene and living standards, led to a significant reduction in death rates. Nightingale’s establishment of the first secular nursing school played a key role in professionalizing nursing roles for women worldwide. She was also a pioneer in the field of statistics, utilizing graphical forms for data analysis. Nightingale’s work in healthcare reform, hunger relief, and empowering women in the workforce has had a lasting impact on society.
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