Dorothea Dix (1802-1887) (apr 4, 1802 – jul 17, 1887)
Description:
Dorothea Dix played an instrumental role in the founding or expansion of more than 30 hospitals for the treatment of the mentally ill. She was a leading figure in those national and international movements that challenged the idea that people with mental disturbances could not be cured or helped.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 4, 1802
jul 17, 1887
~ 85 years