Elsie Inglis
Elsie Inglis
Elsie Inglis (pronounced: El-see Ing-glis) was a notable Scottish doctor and suffragist. She was born on August 16, 1864, and died on November 26, 1917.
Etymology
The name Elsie is of Scottish origin and means "God is my oath". The surname Inglis is of Scottish origin and means "English".
Biography
Elsie Inglis was a pioneer in women's health and medicine. She was one of the first female graduates of the Edinburgh School of Medicine for Women, where she later served as a lecturer. Inglis was also a prominent member of the suffrage movement, founding the Scottish Women's Suffrage Federation.
Inglis is perhaps best known for her work during World War I, where she established the Scottish Women's Hospitals for Foreign Service. These hospitals, staffed entirely by women, provided care for soldiers in France, Serbia, Russia, and other countries.
Related Terms
- Women's health
- Medicine
- Edinburgh School of Medicine for Women
- Suffrage movement
- World War I
- Scottish Women's Hospitals for Foreign Service
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Elsie Inglis
- Wikipedia's article - Elsie Inglis
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