Maria Dickin
Maria Dickin | |
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Dickin in 1950 | |
| Born | Maria Elisabeth Dickin 22 September 1870 South Hackney, Middlesex, England |
| Died | 1 March 1951 (aged 80) London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Other names | Mia |
| Occupation(s) | Social reformer, animal welfare pioneer |
Maria Elisabeth Dickin CBE (nickname Mia; 22 September 1870 – 1 March 1951) was a social reformer and an animal welfare pioneer who founded the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) in 1917. The Dickin Medal is named for her.