Edith Cavell

Edith Cavell was a British nurse who became famous for helping Allied soldiers and civilians escape from Belgium during the First World War.

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Birth Name :

Edith Louisa Cavell

Profession :

Nurse

Birthday :

December 4, 1865

Star Sign :

Sagittarius

Death Date:

October 12, 1915

Age :

49

Birthplace :

Norfolk, England

During World War I, British nurse Edith Cavell became well-known for her role in assisting approximately 200 Allied soldiers and civilians in their escape from German-occupied Belgium. In 1915, German forces executed her, an act that sparked global outrage and bolstered public support for the war effort. Cavell’s legacy includes founding a nursing school in Brussels and inspiring creative works such as William Luff’s play “Edith Cavell” and Herbert Wilcox’s film “Nurse Edith Cavell.” The Edith Cavell Memorial in London’s Trafalgar Square also commemorates her sacrifice.