= Florence Nightingale
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Florence Nightingale (1820–1910) was a pioneering figure in nursing and a social reformer, widely recognized as the founder of modern nursing. She is best known for her work during the Crimean War (1853–1856), where she organized care for wounded soldiers and introduced sanitary practices that significantly reduced mortality rates in military hospitals. Nightingale emphasized the importance of hygiene, proper ventilation, and nutrition in patient care.
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