Why Famous:Famed as 'The Lady with the Lamp' in the Crimean War, she revolutionised nursing. A noted statistician, she is also said to have invented a predecessor to the pie-chart.
Born: May 12, 1820 Birthplace:Florence, Tuscany, Italy Star Sign: Taurus
Died: August 13, 1910 (aged 90) Cause of Death: Peacefully, in her sleep
Historical Events in the Life of Florence Nightingale
1854-10-21 Florence Nightingale with a staff of 38 nurses is sent to the Crimean War
Gertrude Bell
Grace Hopper
H. L. Mencken
Harry Morgan
James Chadwick
Leni Riefenstahl