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Elsa Brändström

1888-03-26 – 1948-03-04

Portrait of Elsa Brändström
Elsa BrändströmCredit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Elsa Brändström (26 March 1888 – 4 March 1948) was a Swedish nurse and philanthropist. She was known as the "Angel of Siberia" (German: Engel von Sibirien).

Occupation & Career

nurse, teacher, philanthropist, nurse scientist

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Seraphim Medal; honorary doctor of the University of Tübingen; honorary doctor of the University of Königsberg; honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala; Prince Carl Medal

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

honorary doctor of the University of Königsberg · honorary doctor of the University of Tübingen · honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala · Prince Carl Medal · Seraphim Medal

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q469673 — wikidata View source

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