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          Frances Parthenope Verney

          English writer and journalist (1819–1890)

          Frances Parthenope Verney, Lady Verney (néeNightingale; 19 April 1819 – 12 May 1890),[1] was an English writer and journalist.

          Early life and education

          Frances Parthenope Nightingale was born on May 19, 1819 in Naples, Italy,[2] during her parents' honeymoon. Parthenope's birth was a rather traumatic one for both Fanny and Parthe.

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          At the time of her birth Fanny was far from home and alone having her first child who was born small and weak.[3] Within a week after her birth Parthenope was had not gained sufficient weight to survive and she even had begun to throw up blood.

          After witnessing their daughters rapid decline in health, Fanny and W.E.N. believed their daughter would likely die.[3] A local doctor was called in to help the baby and, Fanny finally accepted that she would not be able to nurse her child herself and would have to hire a wet-nurse in order to