Her parents were calledWilliam and Fanny Nightingale, and she had one older sister, too –Frances Parthenope, AKA ‘Pop’. William Nightingale was a wealthy banker and was able to provide his family with a very privileged life. They had servants and two lovely houses – a winter home in Ha...
History Courses / Social Studies for Kids Florence Nightingale Lesson for Kids: Biography & Facts Instructor Thomas Philip Cite this lesson Florence Nightingale is one of the most famous women in history. In this lesson you will learn about her childhood, what she wanted to be in life, and ...
The lesson called Florence Nightingale Lesson for Kids: Biography & Facts will tell you more about this interesting woman. By using this lesson, you will learn: Facts about Florence's childhood Why her parents were against her becoming a nurse ...
Find out more about Florence Nightingale: Watch a BBC Bitesize video in which an actress playing the part of Florence Nightingale tells the story of her life and work A KS1 BBC Bitesize animation about Florence Nightingale A National Geographic Kids guide to the Lady with the Lamp A detailed ...
There’s also a trail for children to complete as they walk around. At five, and with her namesake to be found everywhere, Florence liked it. But E, at eight, studied Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole in KS1 as part of the national curriculum so was really absorbed by it. They bot...
Florence Nightingale was born on the 12th of May, 1820 in Florence. She was a bright child who enjoyed learning from her father, and she developed much knowledge in history, foreign languages, math and so on. When she was 25 years of age, Nightingale told her parents that she wanted to...
Florence Nightingale - Nursing, Reform, Legacy: Although primarily remembered for her accomplishments during the Crimean War, Nightingale’s greatest achievements centred on attempts to create social reform in health care and nursing. On her return to En
Best known for: Founding modern nursing Also known as: Lady with the Lamp Florence Nightingale was born in the city of Florence,Italy, on12 May 1820whilst her parents were enjoying a long honeymoon. And yup, you guessed it – that’s how she got her name! Her parents were calledWilliam...