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In what year was Mary Seacole born?

  • 1805

  • 1820

  • 1789

  • 1835

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Born in 1805, Mary Seacole was a Jamaican-born British nurse and businesswoman. She is best known for her work as a nurse during the Crimean War, where she set up the British Hotel, a place where soldiers could recuperate. Seacole's nursing skills and compassionate nature made her a well-respected figure among the soldiers and she became known as "Mother Seacole".
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