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Florence Nightingale was born
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The life of Florence Nightingale
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Florence heard the 'call of God'. She believed in better treatment in hospitals,
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Florence set out to fulfil her dream of becoming a nurse.
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Florence Nightingale became superintendent of the Hospital for Invalid Gentlewomen.
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The crimean war began
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Florence Nightingale travelled to Scutari to aid wounded soldiers.
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Florence Nightingale transformed the poor state of the hospital and saved many lives.
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Florence became known as 'The Lady of the Lamp' as she cared for soldiers throughout the night and hardly had any sleep.
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The 'Nightingale Fund' was founded and people contributed for the training of nurses.
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The Crimean War ended.
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Florence returned home as a heroine.
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Florence established the Nightingale Training School for Nurses in London.
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Florence met Queen Victoria where she was awarded the Royal Red Cross.
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Florence Nightingale became very ill.
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Florence Nightingale died.
