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Lillian D. Wald (March 10, 1867 – September 1, 1940) was an American nurse, humanitarian and author. She was known for contributions to human rights and was the founder of American community nursing. She founded the Henry Street Settlement and was
Mary Ann Bevan (20 December 1874 – 26 December 1933) was an English woman who, after developing acromegaly, toured the sideshow circuit as “the ugliest woman in the world.”
Cornelia Hancock (February 8, 1840 – December 31, 1927) was a celebrated volunteer nurse, serving the injured and infirmed of the Union Army during the American Civil War. Hancock’s service extended from July 6, 1863 to May 23, 1865.
In August 1970, Hughes married a nurse called Carol Orchard. They remained together despite his many affairs over the years, until his death. He received the Order of Merit from Queen Elizabeth II just before he died.
Judith Anne Adams (née Bird; 11 April 1943 – 31 March 2012) was a New Zealand-born Australian politician, midwife, nurse, and farmer, who served as a member of the Australian Senate between 2005 and 2012, representing the state of Western Australi
DE MARIGNYMary Taylor de MarignyAge 87, born on March 29th, 1923 in New York City, died peacefully at her home this week in Houston, Texas on February 2nd 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred de Marigny; her son, Phillip Wood de Mar