Agnes of Huntingdonshire
Agnes of Huntingdonshire | |
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| Occupations | Medical doctor, Scientist |
| Era | 13th century |
Agnes of Huntingdonshire (fl. 13th century) was a doctor in Huntingdonshire, England.[1] As a woman, she was unable to attend university and get official medical training. However, uncommon for the time, Agnes was still able to practice medicine and was well-respected in her community.[2]
There is little information available about Agnes's life.[2]
References
- ↑ Commire, Anne; Klezmer, Deborah (2007). "Agnes of Huntingdonshire". Dictionary of Women Worldwide: 25,000 Women Through The Ages. Vol. 3. Farmington Hills, MI: Thomson Gale. pp. 2074, 2214, 2476, 2520.
- 1 2 Commire, Anne; Klezmer, Deborah (1999). "Agnes of Huntingdonshire". Women in World History: a Biographical Encyclopedia. Vol. 1. Waterford, Connecticut: Yorkin Publications. p. 116. ISBN 0787640808. LCCN 99024692.