Florence Nightingale Birth Anniversary: ​​The special occasion of Florence Nightingale’s birth anniversary is commemorated as International Nurses Day around the world on May 12. Scroll down for more information.

The anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth is commemorated as International Nursing Day around the world. She was born on May 12, 1820 in Florence, Italy. The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is commemorating the occasion by offering resources and supporting documentation. Florence Nightingale was the caretaker for sick soldiers during the Crimean War. This year will mark the 203rd anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, also known as the ‘Lady with the Lamp’.

Facts about Florence Nightingale

1. Florence’s father was William Shore Nightingale, a wealthy landowner who had inherited two estates, one in Lea Hurst, Derbyshire, and the other in Hampshire, Embley Park, when Florence was five years old.

2. Established St. Thomas Hospital and the Nightingale Training School for Nurses in 1860.

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3. From a very young age, Florence Nightingale was active in philanthropy, caring for the sick and poor in the neighboring town on her family’s property. By the time she turned 16, it was clear to her that nursing was her vocation. She believed that this was her divine purpose.

4. Florence Nightingale was a nurse who became very well known after making sure that nurses and hospitals were held to the correct standard.

5. Queen Victoria awarded the Royal Red Cross Medal to Florence in 1883.

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6. Florence Nightingale helped in the Crimean War by bringing in volunteer nurses to care for wounded British soldiers.

7. She checked on patients throughout the night with a small light, which is why she was also known as the “Lamp Lady.”

8. Florence was the first woman to be elected to the Royal Statistical Society of London. She also established the Nightingale Training School at St Thomas’ Hospital in London on July 9, 1860.

9. He received the prestigious Order of Merit in 1907.

10. He passed away on August 13, 1910 at the age of 90. She was buried at St Margaret’s Church in East Wellow, Hampshire.

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