Nielsine Nielsen
Nielsine Nielsen | |
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| Born | 10 June 1850 Svendborg, Denmark |
| Died | 8 October 1916 (aged 66) Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Education | University of Copenhagen (1851) |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Known for | First female academic and physician in Denmark |
Nielsine Nielsen (10 June 1850 – 8 October 1916) was the first female academic and physician in Denmark. She graduated in 1885 and in 1889 she established her own medical practice and worked as a general practitioner. She was active in the gender equality movement through her work in Danish Women's Society.