About Maria Louisa Angwin
Lived 1849 – 1898 (aged 48). Maria Louisa Angwin was a Canadian physician and suffragette.
Maria Louisa Angwin (September 21, 1849 – April 25, 1898) was a Canadian physician. She was the first woman licensed to practice medicine in Nova Scotia.
She was a member of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union and also spoke in favour of women's suffrage.
She returned to New York in 1897 to pursue post-graduate studies. She died suddenly on 25 April 1898 in Ashland, Massachusetts while recovering from minor surgery.
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Who was Maria Louisa Angwin?
Canadian physician (1849–1898)
When was Maria Louisa Angwin born?
Maria Louisa Angwin was born on 21 September 1849 in Small Point-Adam's Cove-Blackhead-Broad Cove.
When did Maria Louisa Angwin die?
Maria Louisa Angwin died on 25 April 1898 in Ashland.
What was Maria Louisa Angwin's occupation?
Maria Louisa Angwin was a physician and suffragette.
What nationality was Maria Louisa Angwin?
Maria Louisa Angwin was Canadian.
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