Mary Ann Bickerdyke, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Mary Ann Bickerdyke

American nurse and philanthropist

Date of Birth: 19-Jul-1817

Place of Birth: Knox County, Ohio, United States

Date of Death: 08-Nov-1901

Profession: physician, nurse

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Mary Ann Bickerdyke (July 19, 1817 – November 8, 1901), also known as Mother Bickerdyke, was a hospital administrator for Union soldiers during the American Civil War and a lifelong advocate for veterans.
She was responsible for establishing 300 field hospitals during the war and served as a lawyer assisting veterans and their families with obtaining pensions after the war.