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Mary Seacole was not a nurse. She did not have a boarding house for wounded soldiers. She was an entrepreneur and she went to the Crimea to provide what amounted to a cafe, mainly for officers, because they were the people who could afford it. She also provided some natural medications to all soldiers with cholera, dysentery and other ailments. However, she was too kindhearted and provided a lot of stuff free to those who couldn't afford it, including too much credit to too many officers for their 'bar bills'. Went she went to England after the war, penniless, she appealed for help, and many of those officers who had benefited from her generosity rallied round and contributed to a fund for her. Some out of embarrassment for unpaid bills, no doubt. She was clearly a very nice and kind person. But she was not a saint, nor even a great icon - certainly not in the way, unfortunately, she has recently been portrayed for dubious political and educational reasons.
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What was Mary seacoles fathers name?
booty seacole
Where did Mary seacole live?
Mary Seacole died in London in 1881 and is buried in St Mary's Catholic cemetery , Kensal Green. Source: http://www.black-history-month.co.uk/articles/legacy_mary_seacole.html
Why was Mary seacole achievements important?
Mary's achievements were important because they showed equality and it showed that women were just as helpful as men were during the war!
Why was Mary Ellen Pleasant famous?
Mary Ellen Pleasant was born in 1814.
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mary e catherien rogmotindon
What is Mary Seacole famous for scientifically?
Mary seacole was a nurse in the crimean war.
Famous nurse in the Crimean war?
Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole.
What was Mary Seacole famous for in the Victorian times?
Mary Seacole (1805 - 1881) was a nurse during the Crimean War.
Who is famous from the Victorian times?
Mary Seacole
Why did Mary seacole become famous?
a nurse
Mary seacole or florance nightingale is more important?
Mary Seacole was found to be more significant and clever in her acts
Why is Mary seacole famous?
ANSWER Mary Seacole was very famous because she was the first black doctor that cured cholera
When did Mary Mary seacole die?
she died in 1881
What was Mary seacoles job?
Mary Seacole was a nurse.
Who helped Mary Seacole get to the Crimean War?
Florence Nightingale assisted Mary Seacole, but disapproved of her distribution of alcohol to the troops.
Was Mary seacole's family wealthy?
No, Mary Seacole's family was not wealthy. Her mother was a free Jamaican woman who ran a boarding house while her father was a Scottish soldier. Mary Seacole faced financial struggles throughout her life.
What is Mary seacoles full name?
Mary Jane seacole
