Novelists who died on August 13

Take a focused look at the novelists who passed away on August 13. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1910 Florence Nightingale

  Florence Nightingale was a pioneering British nurse, statistician, and social reformer best known for founding modern nursing. She came to prominence during the Crimean War (1853–1856), where her efforts in organizing the care of wounded soldiers significantly reduced death rates. In 1860, she established the first scientifically based nursing school at St Thomas' Hospital in London. Her influential work, "Notes … [bio]