Description: (Nurse)
Jeanne Mance was a pioneering French nurse who played a crucial role in the establishment of Montreal. She founded the first hospital in the city, the Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal, in 1645. Mance sought financial support for the hospital through trips to France and provided direct care for many years before recruiting additional staff. Her contributions to healthcare in New France were significant, earning her admiration and respect during her era.