I WONDER - Who Was Florence Nightingale?

Florence Nightingale was named after the city of her birth, Florence, Italy, where her parents were traveling. Her sister was similarly named after an Italian city, Naples. Although born in Italy, Florence was English and spent her childhood in England. She traveled extensively for health and work throughout her life.

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