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What was Elizabeth Blackwell's initial occupation before pursuing medicine?
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Before becoming interested in medicine, Elizabeth Blackwell worked as a schoolteacher to support her family. This occupation was considered suitable for women in the 1800s, but she soon found it unsuitable for her and decided to pursue a career in medicine.
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