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Portrait of Florence Nightingale

Unknown1855

Derbyshire Record Office

Derbyshire Record Office
Matlock, United Kingdom

Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) is regarded as the founder of modern nursing. She was born in Florence in 1820, the daughter of William Edward Nightingale (1794-1874) and Frances Nightingale nee Smith (1789-1880). The family was wealthy, and owned properties including Derbyshire estates, and a home at Lea Hurst in Derbyshire where they regularly spent the summer.

Details

  • Title: Portrait of Florence Nightingale
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 1855
  • Location Created: London, England
  • Provenance: Nightingale family of Lea Hurst (D1575)
  • Subject Keywords: Nursing, Nurses

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