Edith Cavell Biography
Edith Cavell Biography
Edith Louisa Cavell (4 December 1865 – 12 October 1915) was a British nurse and humanitarian. She is celebrated for helping some 200 Allied soldiers escape from German-occupied Belgium during World War I. Her subsequent execution received significant sympathetic press coverage worldwide.
She is well-known for her statement that “patriotism is not enough.” Her strong Anglican beliefs propelled her to help all those who needed it, both German and Allied soldiers. She was quoted as saying, “I can’t stop while there are lives to be saved”. Cavell was also an influential pioneer of modern nursing in Belgium.
“Patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness for anyone.”
Born : 4 December 1865, Norfolk, England
Died : 12 October 1915 (aged 49), Brussels, Belgium
Venerated in : Anglican church
Feast : 12 October
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December 20th, 2009
sad eyes never lies
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