Nightingale, Florence

An English nurse of the nineteenth century, known for establishing a battlefield hospital for British soldiers wounded in the Crimean War . Her tireless service, at night as well as during the day, gained her the nickname “Lady with the Lamp.”

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Florence Nightingale's diligence made her a symbol (see also symbol ) for all nursing and for any kind of dedicated service.

Parsons, who preceded Hopper, was Florence Nightingale compared to her eventual rival.

Then she went away, and began to read a paper about sick people written by Florence Nightingale.

Mr. Strachey, without abandoning the acridity of his style, exposes Florence Nightingale as a great constructor of civilization.

How did the English army fare till Florence Nightingale came by and knocked their granary doors open?

"I am emulating Florence Nightingale," she returned lightly.

Even Florence Nightingale's maimed dolls were tenderly nursed and bandaged.

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