1802-1887: Dorothea Dix - Dix was a teacher who witnessed the beating of mentally ill patients and as a result was moved to campaign on their behalf. After undertaking a survey of all the mental health facilities in Massachusetts, Dix recommended an improvement plan that was accepted by the state. Dix would go on to continue her advocacy for the mentally ill, becoming a figure that fought for them in an era when they were often maligned. (1 Jan 1802 Jahr – 1 Jan 1887 Jahr)
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1 Jan 1802 Jahr
1 Jan 1887 Jahr
~ 85 years