1821–1910
Elizabeth Blackwell
American physician, abolitionist, women's rights activist
89years old at death
32,623days lived
90%of the people on this site died younger
Elizabeth Blackwell was born on 3 February 1821 and died on 31 May 1910, aged 89 years and 117 days. That is 32,623 days in all.
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