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Yes. this is her centenary year, as she died in l9l0. The famous Nurse ( who did NOT found the Red Cross, at least the US Red Cross ( that honor fell to Clara Barton) derived her first name from her place of birth, Florence, also known as Firenze, Italy.
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What was Florence Nightingale named after?
florence nightingale was named after florence in italy
What is Florence Nightingale's full name?
She has no middle name, she is called Miss FLorence Nightingale named after Florence,Italy her birthplace."Florence Nightingale"
What was Florence Nightingale middle name?
Florence Nightingale was known as 'The Lady With a Lamp.' -VLE : )
Why was Florence Italy named after Florence Nightingale?
It isn't.
Was florence nightingale named after florence Italy?
Unlikely! Florence was a popular girls' name, still sometimes used. Florence the city is Firenzi in its own language.
Why did Florence Nightingale's parents name her Florence Nightingale?
Florence Nightingale was named Florence after the Italian city in which she was born, and Nightingale because that was her father's surname and children take the father's surname in most western European cultures.
Did Florence Nightingale have any sisters or brothers?
Florence Nightingale had one sister named Frances Parthenope Nightingale.
What is Florence Nightingales sister called?
What is Florence Nightingales sister called
What was the full name of florence nightingale?
She has no middle name, she is called Miss FLorence Nightingale named after Florence,Italy her birthplace."Florence Nightingale"
Is there anyplace that is named after florence nightingale?
Yes, there is a Nightingale Lane in London, named after Florence Nightingale. It is located in the borough of Wandsworth and runs through the area of Clapham Common.
How much older was florence nightingale sister than her?
Florence Nightingale's sister was Frances Parthenope. Frances was a year older than her sister Florence. Both were named after the place of their birth.
Did Florence Nightingale have a sister?
Yes, she did. Her name was Frances Parthenope Nightingale. She and Florence's mother strongly opposed Florence's decision to become a nurse at first, though Parthenope later became an active supporter of Florence Nightingale and her work.
