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Lillian Wald

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American nurse and activist (1867-1940)

United StatesWritersLived 1867 to 1940 · aged 73
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Lillian D. Wald was an American nurse, humanitarian, human rights activist and author. An early advocate for nurses in public schools, she started American community nursing and founded the Henry Street Settlement in New York City.

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Photos 5

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Awards 1

1993National Women's Hall of Fame

Writers from United States 6

Esther Hicks51.1Mary Ritter Beard51.1Robert Bacon51.1Gail Simone51.1Judith Belushi Pisano51.2Steven E. de Souza51.1

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1867 to 1940 · aged 73
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22 languages

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