Anna Sarah Kugler
Anna Sarah Kugler (pronounced: AN-uh SAR-uh KUG-ler) is a notable figure in the field of medicine and missionary work.
Etymology
The name Anna is of Hebrew origin, meaning "grace". Sarah, also of Hebrew origin, means "princess". The surname Kugler is of German origin, and it is an occupational name for a maker of balls (from Middle High German 'kugel', meaning 'ball').
Biography
Anna Sarah Kugler was born on July 10, 1856, in Easton, Pennsylvania. She was the first woman medical missionary of the General Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in North America. In 1883, she was sent to Guntur, India, where she served for 42 years.
Kugler established the first hospital for women in Guntur, which later became the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's hospital. She also founded a nursing school, which was the first nurse training school in India.
Legacy
Kugler's work in India had a significant impact on the medical field and missionary work. Her contributions to medicine and nursing education continue to be recognized and appreciated today.
Related Terms
- Medicine
- Missionary
- General Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in North America
- Guntur
- India
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
- Nursing
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anna Sarah Kugler
- Wikipedia's article - Anna Sarah Kugler
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