Mary Seacole
1805 – 1881
Profession: A Nurse
Did you know?
- Mary Seacole was born on November 23, 1805.
- She provided sustenance and care for British soldiers during the Crimean War
- A road in Plymouth is named after her.
- She travelled to many countries, including Bahamas, Haiti and Cuba
- Her autobiography, Wonderful Adventures, was a best-seller.
- She died on May 14, 1881, in London.
- She has two plaques in London in George Street and Soho Square.
- She lived at 147 George Street and 14 Soho Square, respectively.
- She has a status of in her honour unveiled at St. Thomas Hospital, London.
- She died in 1844.
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