Edith Cavell

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Edith Cavell born?December 4, 1865, Swardeston, Norfolk, England
2. What was Edith Cavell's job?Nurse, nursing instructor, and director of the Berkendael Medical Institute
3. What is the trial?Court-martialled under German military law for aiding enemy soldiers
4. What is the date of execution?October 12, 1915
5. Who was Edith Cavell?Edith Cavell was a British nurse who trained and worked in many hospitals before moving to Belgium in 1907. She helped care for wounded soldiers during World War I and became a symbol of compassion and courage.
6. What did Edith Cavell do in Belgium during the war?She ran the Berkendael Medical Institute in Brussels, treating wounded soldiers and also hiding and helping Allied soldiers escape from German-occupied Belgium.

Pioneer of Modern Nursing: A leader who helped develop new and improved methods in nursing practice and education.
German Military Law: The set of rules and regulations governing the armed forces of Germany, especially during wartime.
Court-martial: A military court convened to try members of the armed forces for offenses committed during military service.
Martyrdom: The suffering or death of someone who is killed because of their religious or political beliefs.