Despite the societal expectations of her time, Florence Nightingale never married, fully dedicating her life to her nursing vocation. In 1849, she rejected a marriage proposal from Richard Monckton Milnes, a decision rooted in her conviction that her calling was greater than a domestic life. Nightingale often struggled with the expectations placed upon her as a young woman from a wealthy family, which dictated that she should pursue marriage and social activities. However, her strong will and sense of purpose propelled her to forge an unconventional path as a pioneering nurse and health reformer.
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