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Dorothea Dix was an American activist on behalf of the indigent insane, who created the first generation of American mental asylums. She served as the Superintendent of Nurses during the Civil War.
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Why is Dorothea Dix famous?
Dorothea Dix helped the mentally ill in the 1800s and traveled across the US on behalf of the mentally ill.
What did dorothea dix do for interests?
what was dorothea dix interest
Who advocated the reform of mental institutions?
Dorothea Dix
What were some of the famous people in the 1830s?
Dorothea Dix
When was Dorothea Dix born?
Dorothea Dix was born on April 4, 1802.
What year did Dorothea Dix die?
Dorothea Dix passed away in 1887.
Did dorothea dix have a father?
Dorothea Dix had an abusive yet alcholic father
Why was dorothea Dix name dragon dix?
Dorothea Dix was called "Dragon Dix" because of her strict rules. :) hope this helps
Why was Dorothea Dix named Dragon Dix?
Dorothea Dix was named Dragon Dix because of the rules she made for the woman about becoming a nurse.
What is Dorothea Dix favorite song?
Dorothea Dix favorite song is the Rolling Stones
What was dorothea dix nickname?
Dragon Dix
When did Dorothea Dix die?
Dorothea Dix died on July 17, 1887 at the age of 85.
How old was dorothea dix when she died?
Dorothea Dix died at the age of 85 years old.
How did Dorothea Dix affect the outcome of the civil war?
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What education did dorothea dix have?
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What was dorothea dix brothers name?
Ed Dix
What is dorothea dix sisters name?
marry dix
How old was Dorothea Dix at death?
Dorothea Dix died on July 17, 1887 at the age of 85.
What was the hometown of dorothea dix?
Dorothea Dix grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts, but she was born in Hampton, Maine.
Did Dorothea Dix have a husband?
Answer: No, she did not.
How did Dorothea Dix feel?
Dorothea Dix sympathized with mentally insane and worked to improve the conditions of the mentally insane.
How was dorothea dix a leader?
Dorothea Dix was a leader because she helped insane people and she gave them the treatment they deserved
What was Dorothea Dix devoted to?
Dorothea Dix devoted her life to the welfare of the mentally ill and handicapped.Dorothea Dix was a l9Th century humanitarian devoted to Prison reform and the related topic of Mental Hospitals.
What was dorothea dix's full name?
Dorothea Lynde Dix
How many siblings did dorothea dix have?
dorothea dix was the first born of 3 children. she had 2 brothers that she took care of.
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