Florence Nightingale
1820–1910: Florence Nightingale Childhood: Born: An affluent British family in Florence, Italy on May 12, 1820. She was given a name derived from her natal city. Family: Frances and William Edward Nightingale were her parents. Parthenope was her only sibling. Education: For a woman of her era, Nightingale’s classical education was unusual. She received tutoring […]