Lucy Osburn
Lucy Osburn | |
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Lucy Osburn, Sydney, Australia, c. 1869 | |
| Born | 1 April 1836 Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK |
| Died | 22 December 1891 (aged 55) Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, UK |
| Alma mater | Nightingale Training School at St Thomas' Hospital |
| Known for | Founder of modern nursing in Australia |
| Medical career | |
| Profession | Nurse |
| Institutions | St Thomas' Hospital |
Lucy Osburn (1 April 1836 – 22 December 1891) was an English nurse trained at the School of Nursing founded by Florence Nightingale (now part of King's College London). She is regarded as the founder of modern nursing in Australia.