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Catherine Pine
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Pine in 1913, nursing Emmeline Pankhurst
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Catherine Emily Pine
7 May 1864 |
| Died | 14 August 1941 (aged 77) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Nurse, Suffragette |
Catherine Emily Pine (born May 7, 1864 – died August 14, 1941) was an important nurse in Britain. She was part of the women's suffrage movement. This movement worked to get women the right to vote. Catherine Pine took care of Emmeline Pankhurst, a famous leader of the suffragettes, and her son Henry. Pine traveled with Pankhurst for many years. She returned to Britain for good in 1924.
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Catherine Pine's Early Life and Training
Catherine Emily Pine was born on May 7, 1864. Her father, Robert Pine, was a corn merchant. Her mother was Anne Bret. Catherine decided to become a nurse.
Becoming a Nurse
Catherine trained to be a nurse at St Bartholomew's Hospital. She studied there from 1895 to 1897. After she finished her training, she continued to work at the hospital. By 1900, she was promoted to Hospital Sister.
Helping the Suffragettes
Catherine Pine strongly supported the women's suffrage movement. She used her nursing skills to help the suffragettes. These brave women fought for women's right to vote.
A Special Clinic for Suffragettes
In 1907, Pine opened a special clinic in London. It was located in Pembridge Gardens, Notting Hill. She worked with another nurse, Catherine Townend. This clinic helped suffragettes who had been on hunger strike in prison. When these women were released, they often needed medical care. Emmeline Pankhurst, a leader of the suffragettes, was one of the people cared for at this clinic.
Caring for the Pankhurst Family
Catherine Pine also became the personal nurse for the Pankhurst family. She took care of Emmeline Pankhurst's son, Henry. He was ill with a bladder problem. Pine cared for him until he passed away in 1910.
Catherine Pine and Emmeline Pankhurst
Emmeline Pankhurst soon saw Catherine Pine as a trusted friend and a very skilled nurse. Pine worked in a home that the Pankhursts had found. This home was called Tower Cressy, in Campden Hill.
Traveling with Emmeline Pankhurst
Catherine Pine often traveled with Emmeline Pankhurst. In early 1919, they went to Paris. Emmeline was working there for the suffrage movement. Later that year, in September, they sailed to the United States and Canada. Even though Emmeline wanted to go home, she knew her work for women's rights was important. Pine was with her during these travels. When Emmeline was away from home, Pine often helped care for her children.
A Special Medal
Catherine Pine was given a special medal for her work. This medal was a "suffragette medal." It showed her dedication to the cause. She later gave this medal to the British College of Nursing. Her personal library and other special items were given to the Museum of London.
