The Story of Florence Nightingale ? The Lady With the Lamp
History is filled with people who followed their dreams to change the world, and Florence Nightingale was one of them. She was a pioneer in nursing and a reformer who improved hospitals, saving countless lives.
Born May 12, 1820, in Florence, Italy, Nightingale grew up in a wealthy English family that valued education. Her father taught her science, math, history, and philosophy, and from a young age, she felt a calling to care for the sick.
In her 20s, she traveled across Europe, studying hospital management and learning languages. In 1850, she trained at the Lutheran Hospital of Pastor Fliedner in Germany. Later, as superintendent of a women’s hospital in London, she improved hygiene and organization. Her greatest challenge came during the Crimean War (1853-1856), when she led 38 nurses to care for wounded soldiers in overcrowded hospitals. Walking the wards at night with a lamp, she earned the nickname “The Lady with the Lamp.”
In 1860, she founded the Nightingale Training School for Nurses, shaping modern nursing. She died in 1910, but her legacy lives on, inspiring generations to help others.
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1. Who was Florence Nightingale and why is she famous?
2. When and where was Florence Nightingale born?
3. What did Nightingale do during the Crimean War?
4. Why is she called “The Lady with the Lamp”?
1. If you have a favorite historical figure, who would it be?
2. Who would you want to help like Florence Nightingale did?
3. What can you do to make a difference in people’s lives?
4. Have you heard about Florence Nightingale's story?
History is filled with people who followed their dreams to change the world, and Florence Nightingale was one of them. She was a pioneer in nursing and a reformer who improved hospitals, saving countless lives.
