Elizabeth Blackwell

American physician, abolitionist, women's rights activist (1821-1910)

  • Fame57.5
  • Momentum0.2
  • Doctors rank#106
Source-basedFalling
  • Fame57.5
  • Momentum0.2
  • Doctors rank#106
  • Wikipedia11.3K
Lived 1821–1910, aged 89United States
  • Wikipedia
    62 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1821–1910
    Aged 89
  • Awards
    2
    recognised works
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Updated 2026-06-21

Elizabeth Blackwell was an English-American physician, notable as the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States, and the first woman on the Medical Register of the General Medical Council for the United Kingdom. Blackwell played an important role in both the United States and the United Kingdom as a social reformer, and was a pioneer in promoting education for women in medicine. Her contributions remain celebrated with the Elizabeth Blackwell Medal, awarded annually to a woman who has made a significant contribution to the promotion of women in medicine.

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Historical24.2
Now attention3.3
Source confidence60.0
Completeness70.0
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