Florence Nightingale By misbahshaheen May 12, 1820 Florence Nightingale was born Period: May 12, 1820 to Aug 13, 1910 The life of Florence Nightingale Jan 1, 1837 Florence heard the 'call of God'. She believed in better treatment in hospitals, Jan 1, 1845 Florence set out to fulfil her dream of becoming a nurse. Jan 1, 1853 Florence Nightingale became superintendent of the Hospital for Invalid Gentlewomen. Jan 1, 1853 The crimean war began Jan 1, 1854 Florence Nightingale travelled to Scutari to aid wounded soldiers. Jan 1, 1854 Florence Nightingale transformed the poor state of the hospital and saved many lives. Jan 1, 1854 Florence became known as 'The Lady of the Lamp' as she cared for soldiers throughout the night and hardly had any sleep. Dec 2, 1855 The 'Nightingale Fund' was founded and people contributed for the training of nurses. Dec 2, 1856 The Crimean War ended. Jan 1, 1857 Florence returned home as a heroine. Jan 1, 1859 Florence established the Nightingale Training School for Nurses in London. Jan 1, 1883 Florence met Queen Victoria where she was awarded the Royal Red Cross. Jan 1, 1896 Florence Nightingale became very ill. Aug 13, 1910 Florence Nightingale died.
