Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Mary Seacole Biography and Timeline

Follow Mary Seacole through 4 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Mary Seacole, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records

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1855–1856Years on this page

1855

British Hotel

Nurse · Balaclava · Warfare / Crimean War

Establishes the British Hotel near Balaclava for soldiers.

Role range: 1853-1856 – 1855-1856

1855

Battlefield Aid

Businesswoman · Medical Volunteer · Crimea · Warfare / Crimean War

Travels near active fighting to provide food, medicines and practical assistance to wounded and exhausted soldiers.

Role range: 1853-1856

1855

British Hotel

Businesswoman · Medical Volunteer · Spring Hill · Warfare / Crimean War

Operates the British Hotel near Balaclava, supplying food, medicines and other services to soldiers.

Role range: 1853-1856

1856

Return from Crimea

Businesswoman · Medical Volunteer · Great Britain · Warfare / Crimean War

Returns to Britain after the war, financially weakened by unsold supplies from the British Hotel.

Role range: 1853-1856

Records, sources and methodology

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