About Maria Stencel
Lived 1900 – 1985 (aged 85). Maria Stencel was a Polish nurse, known for Florence Nightingale Medal.
Maria Irene Stencel (11 January 1900 – 6 April 1985) was a registered nurse from Poland who was a recipient of the International Florence Nightingale Medal in 1961.
Early life Stencel was born on 11 January 1900, in Jekaterynosław (now Dnipro, Ukraine).
Career in nursing Stencel worked in a military hospital as the head of the auxiliary nurses of the Polish Red Cross from 1930 to 1939. She then became director of emergency services.
Death Stencel died on 6 April 1985, in Łódź.
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Who was Maria Stencel?
Polish nurse (1900-1985)
When was Maria Stencel born?
Maria Stencel was born on 11 January 1900 in Dnipro.
When did Maria Stencel die?
Maria Stencel died on 6 April 1985 in Łódź.
What was Maria Stencel's occupation?
Maria Stencel was a nurse.
What was Maria Stencel known for?
Maria Stencel was known for Florence Nightingale Medal.
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Maria Stencel was Polish.
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