Gertrude Abbott
Australian religious sister of Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart and midwife
About Gertrude Abbott
Lived 1846 – 1934 (aged 87). Gertrude Abbott was an Australian religious sister and midwife.
Gertrude Abbott (also known as Mother Abbott; 11 July 1846 – 12 May 1934) was the founder of the former St Margaret's Hospital in Sydney, Australia. It was a major maternity hospital in that city for much of the 20th century.
Early life Abbott was born Mary Jane O'Brien in 1846 in Sydney,
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Who was Gertrude Abbott?
Australian religious sister of Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart and midwife (1846–1934)
When was Gertrude Abbott born?
Gertrude Abbott was born on 11 July 1846 in Sydney.
When did Gertrude Abbott die?
Gertrude Abbott died on 12 May 1934 in Sydney.
What was Gertrude Abbott's occupation?
Gertrude Abbott was a religious sister and midwife.
What nationality was Gertrude Abbott?
Gertrude Abbott was Australian.
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