Ana Néri
Brazilian nurse
Ana Justina Ferreira Néri was a Brazilian nurse, considered the first in her country. She is best known for her volunteer work with the Triple Alliance during the Paraguayan War. Wikipedia
Born: December 13, 1814, Cachoeira, State of Bahia, Brazil
Died: May 20, 1880 (age 65 years), Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Full name: Ana Justina Ferreira Néri
Nationality: Brazilian
Parents: José Ferreira de Jesus and Luísa Maria das Virgens
Spouse: Commander Isidoro Antônio Néri (m. 1837–1843)
Known for: Introduction of modern nursing in Brazil