Mary Seacole
1805 - 1881 - Nurse, entrepreneur and heroine of the Crimean War
5 key dates you should know
1805
1841
1857
1855
1881
Born in Kingston, Jamaica
Family boarding house
was burned down
'The Wonderful Adventures of
Mary Seacole' was published
Travelled to the Crimea and
established the British Hotel
Died in London, UK
5 key dates you should know
1805
Born in Kingston, Jamaica
1841
Family boarding house was burned down
1855
Travelled to the Crimea and established the British Hotel
1857
'The Wonderful Adventures of
Mary Seacole' was published
1881
Died in London, UK
My Story
Mary Seacole
1805 – 1881
Mary Seacole was a nurse and businesswoman who didn’t do what was expected of her so that she could help those in need. She earned the respect of the soldiers fighting in the Crimean War.
In the following story, discover the character strengths demonstrated to overcome challenges and difficulties.
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