Zepherina Smith

Zepherina Philadelphia Smith
Born
Zepherina Philadelphia Veitch

(1836-04-01)1 April 1836
Sopley, England
Died8 February 1894(1894-02-08) (aged 57)
Horsell, England
EducationUniversity College, London
OccupationsNurse and Midwife
Known forEstablishing the Trained Midwives Registration Society
SpouseHenry Smith
Parent(s)Rev. William Douglas Veitch, Elinor Raitt

Zepherina Philadelphia Smith (née Veitch; 1 April 1836 – 8 February 1894) was an English nurse and social reformer who promoted increased education and training for midwives. Her work led to the Royal College of Midwives.

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