Nielsine Nielsen
| Nielsine Nielsen | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 10, 1850 Svendborg |
| Died |
October 8, 1916 (aged 66) Copenhagen |
| Education | University of Copenhagen (1951) |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Known for | First female academic and physician in Denmark |
Nielsine Nielsen (June 10, 1850 – October 8, 1916) was the first female academic and physician in Denmark.[1] 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.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Nielsine Nielsen" [Nielsine Nielsen]. Den Store Danske (in Danish). Gyldendal. Retrieved 1 October 2014.