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Did florence nightingale create the red cross?
No, Florence Nightingale did not create the Red Cross. The Red Cross was founded by Henry Dunant in 1863. Florence Nightingale is known as the founder of modern nursing and made significant contributions to healthcare and nursing practices.
What award did Queen Victoria give to Florence Nightingale?
Queen Victoria awarded Florence Nightingale the Royal Red Cross in recognition of her contributions to nursing during the Crimean War.
Was florence Nightingale really named Florence Nightingale?
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.
Did Florence Nightingale founded the red cross?
no. She was praised and given credit, but she is not the founder. On a visit to London in 1872, Henry Dunant said: "Though I am known as the founder of the Red Cross and the originator of the Convention of Geneva, it is to an English woman that all the honour of that convention is due. What inspired me to go to Italy during the war of 1859 was the work of Miss Florence Nightingale in the Crimea." http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/Who-we-are/Museum-and-archives/Historical-factsheets/Florence-Nightingale
What award what award did Florence Nightingale get?
Florence Nightingale received the Royal Red Cross in 1883 for her contributions to nursing during the Crimean War. She was also the first woman to receive the Order of Merit in 1907 for her pioneering work in healthcare reform and hospital hygiene.
Did Florence Nightingale ever come to America?
Yes, Florence Nightingale did visit the United States in the 1850s to study the country's healthcare system and share her experiences from the Crimean War. She met with President Abraham Lincoln and helped establish the American Red Cross.
When was florence nightingale buried?
She died in l9l0, sot it must have been in that year. She is considered the founder of the Royal Red Cross- which operates under the motto of Faith, Hope, and Charity. Do not confuse with the American Red Cross, founded by Nurse Clara Barton much later. Miss Barton died in l9l2.
Did Florence get any awards?
Yes
Who made the red cross?
Florence nightinggale
Who made the red cross possible?
Florence nightinggale
What has the author Auckland Geddes written?
Auckland Geddes has written: 'Sir Auckland Geddes' speech at the Florence Nightingale centenary celebration under the auspices of the American Red Cross' -- subject(s): Nurses, Nursing
How did Nightingale and Clara Barton transform nursing?
She founded the American Red Cross.
