American author and social reformer (1802–1887)
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American author and social reformer (1802–1887)
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Dorothea Dix is American author and social reformer (1802–1887).
The name Dorothea means "female given name (Δωροθέα)". It is of English origin.
Name Meaning
female given name (Δωροθέα)
The name Dorothea is of English origin, meaning "female given name (Δωροθέα)". It is traditionally a unisex name.
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