No she didn't! She did have an owl named Athena and a turtle though.
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I think here favourite animal is an owl because she had a pet owl
Florence Nightingale had a cat named White Heather. She was very fond of her pet and often mentioned her in letters. Nightingale's affection for animals, particularly her cat, reflected her caring nature and her belief in the importance of companionship.
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Florence Nightingale had a pet owl when she was around 17 years old. She named the owl "Athena" after the Greek goddess of wisdom. This pet was a reflection of her unconventional character and her love for animals, which she often expressed throughout her life.
Florence Nightingale was born on the 12th may 1820
Yes, Florence Nightingale did have a pet Owl. The baby owl was rescued by Florence after it took a fall from it's nest at the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. True to her nursing instincts, Florence took in the owl and nursed it back to health. It is said that the owl sometimes travelled with her tucked into a pocket. The owls name was Athena. When the beloved pet died, Florence had it stuffed and mounted. The owl can been found in Florence Nightingales museum.
florence nightingales pet owl was called Athena after where it was found, Athens
Florence Nightingale, who is famously called the Lady of the Lamp was a pioneer of nursing and hospital reform. She served as a nurse during the Crimean War where she cared for the wounded soldiers.
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