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Cecilia Grierson

1859-11-22 – 1934-04-10

Portrait of Cecilia Grierson
Retrato de la médica y feminista Cecilia Grierson.Credit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Cecilia Grierson (22 November 1859 – 10 April 1934) was an Argentine physician, reformer, nurse educator, feminist and prominent Freethinker. She had the distinction of being the first woman to receive a Medical Degree in Argentina.

Occupation & Career

physician, university teacher, suffragette, philanthropist, surgeon

Education

Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Buenos Aires

Legacy Highlights

Employer

University of Buenos Aires

Education & Institutions

Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Buenos Aires

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q5056433 — wikidata View source

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