Lillian Wald
American nurse
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Lillian D. Wald was an American nurse, humanitarian and author. She strove for human rights and started American community nursing. She founded the Henry Street Settlement in New York City and was an early advocate for nurses in public schools.... Wikipedia
Born: March 10, 1867, Cincinnati, OH
Died: September 1, 1940 (age 73 years), Westport, CT
Known for: Founding the Henry Street Settlement; nursing pioneer, advocacy for the poor
Education: Cornell School of Nursing (1889–1891)
Parents: Minnie Schwarz Wald and Max D. Wald
Resting place: Mount Hope Cemetery; Rochester, New York, U.S
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