Florence Nightingale, OM, RRC (12 May 1820 – 13 August 1910), who came to be known as "The Lady of the Lamp", was a pioneer of modern nursing and a noted statistician. Wikipedia
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A previously unseen photograph of Florence Nightingale is going on display to mark the 150th anniversary of her return from the Crimean War. news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/5250188.stm
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Florence Nightingale was born into such wealth that her parents were on an extended two year honeymoon in Europe when she arrived. www.fyne.co.uk/index.php?item=211