Cicely Saunders
English writer, doctor, founder of the hospice care movement, palliative care activist
1918 — 2005
Quick Facts
Profession
English writer, doctor, founder of the hospice care movement, palliative care activist
Born
June 22, 1918
Died
2005 (age ~87)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, physician, nurse
United KingdomBorn in BarnetDied in London
1918
Born in Barnet (1918-06-22)
1978
Awardhonorary doctorate
1981
AwardFellow of the Royal College of Nursing
1985
AwardElizabeth Blackwell Award
1986
Awardhonorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
1989
AwardConrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Cicely Saunders?+
Cicely Saunders is English writer, doctor, founder of the hospice care movement, palliative care activist. Born in 1918.
When was Cicely Saunders born?+
Cicely Saunders was born on June 22, 1918.
When did Cicely Saunders die?+
Cicely Saunders died in 2005, at approximately 87 years of age.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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— a night owl
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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