Lillian Wald

American nurse and activist (1867–1940)
Person human Q515387
Lillian Wald
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Lillian Wald

Summary

Lillian Wald is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Cincinnati[2]. She was born on March 10, 1867[3]. She died in Westport[4]. She died on September 1, 1940[5]. She worked as a nurse[6], social worker[7], peace activist[8], suffragette[9], and writer[10]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Lillian Wald's place of birth was Cincinnati[2].
  • Lillian Wald passed away in Westport[4].
  • Lillian Wald was born on March 10, 1867[3].
  • Lillian Wald died on September 1, 1940[5].
  • Burial took place at Mount Hope Cemetery[12].
  • Lillian Wald held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Lillian Wald worked as a nurse[6].
  • Lillian Wald's professions included social worker[7].
  • Lillian Wald's professions included peace activist[8].
  • Lillian Wald worked as a suffragette[9].
  • Lillian Wald's professions included writer[10].
  • Lillian Wald received the National Women's Hall of Fame[14].
  • Lillian Wald was a member of Women's International League for Peace and Freedom[15].
  • Lillian Wald is recorded as female[16].
  • Lillian Wald's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Lillian Wald's Commons category is recorded as Lillian Wald[18].
  • Lillian Wald's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library Main Branch[19].
  • The cause of death was stroke[20].
  • Lillian Wald's family name is recorded as Wald[21].
  • Lillian Wald's given name is recorded as Lillian[22].
  • Lillian Wald's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Lillian Wald's described by source is recorded as American nursing: a biographical dictionary[24].
  • Lillian Wald's described by source is recorded as American Women Writers[25].
  • Lillian Wald's described by source is recorded as Makers of Nursing History[26].
  • Lillian Wald's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Lillian Wald's place of birth was Cincinnati[2]. She was born on March 10, 1867[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include nurse[6], social worker[7], peace activist[8], suffragette[9], and writer[10].

Recognition

Lillian Wald received the National Women's Hall of Fame[14].

Death and Burial

Lillian Wald died on September 1, 1940[5]. She passed away in Westport[4]. The cause of death was stroke[20]. Burial took place at Mount Hope Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Lillian Wald ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Lillian Wald born?

Lillian Wald was born in Cincinnati[2].

Where did Lillian Wald die?

Lillian Wald died in Westport[4].

What did Lillian Wald do for work?

Lillian Wald worked as nurse[6], social worker[7], peace activist[8], suffragette[9], and writer[10].

What awards did Lillian Wald receive?

Honors received include National Women's Hall of Fame[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Makers of Nursing History. wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . American Women Writers. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . womenofthehall.org. womenofthehall.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Lillian
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