Emily Bovell
Emily Bovell
Emily Bovell (pronunciation: /ˈɛmɪli ˈboʊvəl/) was a pioneering British physician and one of the first female doctors in the United Kingdom.
Etymology
The name Emily is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name "Aemilius", and the surname Bovell is of French origin, from "bovel", meaning "small hut".
Early Life and Education
Emily Bovell was born in 1841 in London, England. She attended the Queen's College where she studied medicine, a field that was largely dominated by men during her time.
Career
In 1874, Bovell was one of the first women to pass the examination of the Apothecaries Hall, which allowed her to practice medicine. She later moved to Paris, where she continued her studies and became one of the first women to graduate from the University of Paris with a degree in medicine.
Contributions to Medicine
Bovell was a strong advocate for women's rights in the medical field. She was one of the seven women, known as the Edinburgh Seven, who campaigned for women's rights to study medicine at the University of Edinburgh. Their efforts led to the enactment of the Medical Act 1876, which allowed women to be admitted to medical schools and to qualify as doctors in the UK.
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