Dorothea Lynde Dix (April 4, 1802 – July 17, 1887) was an American advocate on behalf of the poor mentally ill. By her vigorous and sustained program of lobbying state legislatures and the United States Congress, she helped create the first generation of American mental asylums. During the Civil War, she served as a Superintendent of Army Nurses.
Dorothea Dix
social reformer
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American social reformer
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Dorothea Dix is born
Dorothea Dix, American social reformer, known for american social reformer, was born on 1802-04-04.
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- When was Dorothea Dix born?
- Dorothea Dix was born on 1802-04-04 (American).
- What is Dorothea Dix known for?
- American social reformer
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- Dorothea Dix was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Dorothea Dix is born.
- When did Dorothea Dix die?
- Dorothea Dix died on 1887-01-01.