Edith Cavell date of birth:
December 4, 1865
How old was Edith Cavell when died?
49
Where was Edith Cavell born?
Norfolk, England
When did Edith Cavell die?
October 12, 1915
What is Edith Cavell nationality?
British
Short Biography
Edith Louisa Cavell (/ˈkævəl/; 4 December 1865 – 12 October 1915) was a British nurse. She is celebrated for saving the lives of soldiers from both sides without discrimination and in helping some 200 Allied soldiers escape from German-occupied Belgium during the First World War, for which she was arrested. She was accused of treason, found guilty by a court-martial and sentenced to death. Despite international pressure for mercy, she was shot by a German firing squad. Her execution received worldwide condemnation and extensive press coverage.