Maria Dickin
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Maria Elisabeth Dickin CBE (nickname Mia; 22 September 1870 – 1 March 1951) was a social reformer[1] and an animal welfare pioneer who founded the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) in 1917. The Dickin Medal is named for her.
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Maria Dickin | |
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Born | Maria Elisabeth Dickin (1870-09-22)22 September 1870 South Hackney, Middlesex, England |
Died | 1 March 1951(1951-03-01) (aged 80) London, England |
Nationality | British |
Other names | Mia |
Occupation(s) | Social reformer, animal welfare pioneer |
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