Description: (Nurse known as pioneer of modern nursing in Finland)
Sophie Mannerheim was a well-known nurse and leader in modern nursing in Finland. She trained at the Nightingale School in London and went on to become head nurse at Helsinki Surgical Hospital. For 24 years, she served as president of the Finnish Nurses' Association and was later elected as president of the International Council of Nurses. Mannerheim was a co-founder of the Children's Castle hospital and the Mannerheim League for Child Welfare, demonstrating her commitment to enhancing healthcare for children.