I served as a nurse during the Crimean War and became a symbol of modern nursing. Who am I?
Category: History · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Think of someone known as the founder of nursing.
Answer
Florence Nightingale
Explanation
Florence Nightingale is known for her pioneering work in nursing and healthcare reform.
This is an easy history riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is Florence Nightingale.
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