Florence Nightingale: Nursing Pioneer
A true icon of British history, Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) laid the foundations of modern nursing. A beautiful tribute to a pioneer whose integrity, selflessness and zeal are to be admired.
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Genre: Documentary, History
Director: Aurine Crémieu
Actors: Aline Alliot, Lucy Worsley
Country: France
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