Florence Nightingale - Born in Florence, Italy

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Florence Nightingale - Born in Florence, Italy

Florence Nightingale - Born in Florence, Italy on May 12, 1820

Florence knew multiple languages, economics, astronomy, science, philosophy, and mathematical skills and history. Parents William Edwards and Frances Smith Nightingale were of upper-class power and influence.

Mr Nightingale took upon himself the classical education of Florence while Mrs Nightingale taught her the social skills and leadership qualities that manifested themselves throughout her life. Florence had an insatiable thirst for knowledge and was an excellent student. She became the worlds most famous nurse.

Her parents opposed Florence wanting to be a nurse, but after Mr Nightingale became ill and Florence nursed her father back to good health, he relented and granted her an allowance which allowed her to continue her training and work in London.

Florence wrote thousands of letters and she wrote books and monographs. King Edward VII awarded Florence Nightingale the British Order of Merit in 1907.

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