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Famous People Named Florence
Take a look at famous people named Florence, such as Florence Joyner, Florence Harding, and Florence Mills.
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Florence Nightingale
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- People with Animal Names
- Groundbreaking Women
- Famous Taureans
Florence Nightingale
Nurse / 1820 - 1910
Florence Nightingale, a nurse, spent her night rounds giving personal care to the wounded, establishing her image as the 'Lady with the Lamp.'
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Florence Welch
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- Post-Britpop London - Cultural Icons: 2000s
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Singers
Florence Welch
Singer / 1986 -
Florence Welch is the lead singer of the English indie rock band Florence and the Machine. She can be heard on popular songs such as "Kiss with a Fist" and "Shake It Out."
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Florence Joyner
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- Famous Epileptics
- Athletes Involved in Drug Scandals
- Famous Black Athletes
Florence Joyner
Track and Field Athlete / 1959 - 1998
Olympic gold medalist Florence Joyner brought style to track and field with form-fitting bodysuits, six-inch fingernails and amazing speed. She still holds the world records in the 100- and 200-meter events.
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Florence Henderson
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- TV Moms: 1960s
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Cast of Dancing with the Stars
Florence Henderson
Television Actress / 1934 -
Actress Florence Henderson played Carol Brady, the mom of a blended family with six children, on The Brady Bunch sitcom. -
Florence Ballard
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- The Supremes
- Name Changers
- Soul Train Guests
Florence Ballard
Singer / 1943 - 1976
Singer Florence Ballard formed The Supremes in 1961 with childhood friends Mary Wilson and Diana Ross. She sang on 16 different Top 40 hits.
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Florence Mills
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- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Harlem Renaissance People
- Famous Singers
Florence Mills
Dancer, Singer / 1896 - 1927
Performer Florence Mills captivated audiences during the Jazz Age and Harlem Renaissance. She performed on Broadway in 1922’s Plantation Revue.
profile name: Florence Nightingale profile occupation: Nurse
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profile name: Florence Joyner profile occupation: Track and Field Athlete
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profile name: Florence Henderson profile occupation: Television Actress
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profile name: Florence Welch profile occupation: Singer
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profile name: Florence Ballard profile occupation: Singer
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profile name: Florence Mills profile occupation: Dancer, Singer
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