Dorothea Dix
1802 – 1887

Dorothea Dix

American author and social reformer (1802–1887)

social reformerbotanical collectorneurologistpublic figurepsychologist
Born
1802-04-04, Hampden
Died
1887-07-17
Birthplace state
Maine

Biography

Dorothea Dix was born in Hampden, Maine, in 1802 and worked as a social reformer, writer, and in other capacities. She advocated on behalf of poor mentally ill people through sustained efforts to lobby state legislatures and Congress, helping to bring about the first generation of American mental asylums. During the Civil War she served as Superintendent of Army Nurses. She died in 1887.

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Dorothea Dix is recorded as a social reformer, a botanical collector, a neurologist, a public figure, a psychologist and a writer, born in Maine (1802–1887).

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Frequently asked about Dorothea Dix

Who was Dorothea Dix?
Dorothea Dix was American author and social reformer (1802–1887), born in Maine (1802 – 1887).
When and where was Dorothea Dix born?
Dorothea Dix was born on 1802-04-04 in Hampden.
When did Dorothea Dix die?
Dorothea died on 1887-07-17.
What was Dorothea Dix known for?
Dorothea Dix is recorded as a social reformer, a botanical collector, a neurologist, a public figure, a psychologist and a writer.
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