Sarah Emma Edmonds
Canadian-born woman who is known for serving as a man with the Union Army during the American Civil War (1841-1898)
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Summary
Sarah Emma Edmonds was born on December 1, 1841[1], in New Brunswick[2]. She died on September 5, 1898[3], in La Porte[4]. She worked as a nurse[5] and soldier[6]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (637 views/month, #7,201 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1841[8]
- Date of death: January 1, 1898[9]
- Place of burial: Houston[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Award received: Michigan Women's Hall of Fame[12]
- Sex or gender: female[13]
- Commons category: Sarah Emma Edmundson[14]
- Participated in conflict: American Civil War[15]
- Family name: Edmonds (surname)[16]
- Given name: Sarah[17], Emma[18]
- Allegiance: United States[19]
- Described by source: American nursing: a biographical dictionary[20]
- Married name: Seelye[21]
Why It Matters
Sarah Emma Edmonds has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] She is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]
FAQs
Where was Sarah Emma Edmonds born?
Sarah Emma Edmonds was born in New Brunswick[2].
Where did Sarah Emma Edmonds die?
Sarah Emma Edmonds passed away in La Porte[4].
What did Sarah Emma Edmonds do for work?
Sarah Emma Edmonds worked as a nurse[5] and soldier[6].
What awards did Sarah Emma Edmonds receive?
Honors received include Michigan Women's Hall of Fame[12].