
American physician, abolitionist, women's rights activist (1821-1910)
1821 — 1910
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Profession
American physician, abolitionist, women's rights activist (1821-1910)
Born
February 3, 1821
Died
1910 (age ~89)
Name Origin
English
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writer, physician, human rights defender
1821
Born in Bristol (1821-02-03)
1910
Died in Hastings
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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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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 Uni
The name Elizabeth means "A female given name from Hebrew, popular since the 16th century.. Etymology: tree=1 From Elizabeth, from the , a transliteration of the Old Testament tr=ʔĕlîšeḇaʕ. See El and שבועה. Isabel.". It is of English origin.
Elizabeth Blackwell was born on February 3, 1821.
Elizabeth Blackwell died in 1910, at approximately 89 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Hebrew, popular since the 16th century.. Etymology: tree=1 From Elizabeth, from the , a transliteration of the Old Testament tr=ʔĕlîšeḇaʕ. See El and שבועה. Isabel.
The name Elizabeth is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from Hebrew, popular since the 16th century.. Etymology: tree=1 From Elizabeth, from the , a transliteration of the Old Testament tr=ʔĕlîšeḇaʕ. See El and שבועה. Isabel.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Elizabeth — February 3, 1821
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Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
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Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Metal · Yin
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Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
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