Dorothea Dix

1802–1887

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About Dorothea Dix

American author and social reformer (1802–1887)

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Personal Details

Given Name: Dorothea
Surname: Dix
Born: 1802, Hampden
Died: 1887
Occupation: botanical collector, neurologist, psychologist, public figure, writer

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