May 2020 marks 200th anniversary of birth of Florence Nightingale Florence Nightingale (1820–1910) was the founder of modern nursing. Known as the “Lady with the Lamp,” she provided care for British soldiers during the Crimean War. This year is the 200th anniversary of her birth. She was born in Florence, Italy, on May 12, 1820, to William and Frances Nightingale,…