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Born: 12 May 1820 in Florence, Italy
Died: 13 August 1910 in East Wellow, England
Florence Nightingale is best remembered for her work as a nurse during the Crimean War and her contribution towards the reform of the sanitary conditions in military field hospitals. However, what is less well known about this amazing woman is her love […]
Posted at: December 18th, 2007 - 4:35 am - Number of Comments » 0
Dian Fossey (1932-1985) was the world’s leading authority on the mountain gorilla before her murder, probably at the hands of poachers, in December of 1985.Dian Fossey’s short life was characterized in equal parts by tragedy, controversy, and extraordinary courage and dedication to the animals she made her life work. That dedication drew her back to […]
Posted at: December 3rd, 2007 - 10:55 am - Number of Comments » 0
