Amélie Wion-Pigalle

1826–1874 (age 48)

Biography

Amélie Wion-Pigalle was a dedicated midwife whose professional career exemplified the essential medical and maternal care services provided by skilled practitioners in nineteenth-century France. Her work brought her into intimate contact with families during crucial moments, contributing meaningfully to the health and welfare of mothers and newborns in her community.

Wion-Pigalle's burial at Père Lachaise Cemetery acknowledges her important contributions to public health and the vital role that midwives played in French society during her lifetime.

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