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Jane Elizabeth Waterston

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Gender Female
Death93 years ago
Born Inverness
United Kingdom
Date of died December 7,1932
DiedCape Town
South Africa
Date of birth January 1,1843
Education London School of Medicine for Women
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Jane Elizabeth Waterston Life story


Jane Elizabeth Waterston was a Scottish teacher and the first woman physician in southern Africa. Inspired by David Livingstone she trained to become a physician and missionary. Prejudice led her to leave Livingstone's footsteps and to work with the poor in southern Africa.

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