THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Edith Cavell
British nurse (1865-1915)
Edith Cavell was born on December 4, 1865 in Swardeston, United Kingdom and died on October 12, 1915, aged 49.
Born
December 4, 1865
Edith Cavell died aged 49.
Died: October 12, 1915
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Swardeston, United Kingdom
- Professions
- writer, governess, nurse, peace activist, matron
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
More about Edith Cavell
- Zodiac sign
- Sagittarius
- Birth name
- Edith Louisa Cavell
Official links & social profiles
All birth date sources
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- SNAC
- Find a Grave
- GeneaStar
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- A historical dictionary of British women
- filmportal.de
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Edith Cavell when they died?
Edith Cavell died aged 49.
When is Edith Cavell’s birthday?
Edith Cavell’s recorded birthday is December 4.
Where was Edith Cavell born?
Edith Cavell was born in Swardeston, United Kingdom.
What was Edith Cavell’s name at birth?
Edith Cavell’s recorded birth name is Edith Louisa Cavell.
When did Edith Cavell die?
Edith Cavell died on October 12, 1915.