William Nightingale
William Nightingale  | |
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| Born | William Edward Shore 15 February 1794 Lea, Derbyshire, England  | 
| Died | 5 January 1874 (aged 79) Wellow, Hampshire, England  | 
| Nationality | British | 
| Spouse | Frances Smith (m. 1817–his death) | 
| Children | Frances Parthenope Verney and Florence Nightingale | 
William Edward Nightingale (né Shore; 15 February 1794 – 5 January 1874) was a noted English Unitarian and the father of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.