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Kisamor
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| Born | 1788 |
| Died | 1842 (aged 53–54) |
| Other names | Maria Jansson |
| Occupation | doctor |
| Spouse(s) | Anders Olsson |
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May have been the first woman to be granted a medical license in her country (1825)
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Maria Jansson, known in history as Kisamor (which means "The Mother of Kisa"), was a famous Swedish natural doctor. She lived from 1788 to 1842. Kisamor was one of the most well-known healers in Sweden during the 1800s. People called her "Kisamor" because she worked in a place called Kisa.
Kisamor's Early Life
Maria Jansson was born in Örebro. Her father was also a natural healer. Maria wanted to follow in his footsteps from a young age. She started helping people with natural medicine early on. In 1807, she married a farmer named Anders Olsson. They divorced in 1819.
Becoming a Famous Healer
By 1819, Maria was working full-time as a natural doctor. She earned her living by visiting and helping sick people. She became very well-known. People from far away would ask for her help. In 1814, some wealthy patients gave her a home. It was called Katrinebergs gård in Östergötland. This was a gift to thank her for successfully treating them.
Maria would travel to people's homes to help them. Sometimes, sick people would come to her. They would meet her at an inn in a town called Kisa. This is how she got the name Kisamor, meaning "Mother from Kisa." She was known for being strong and determined.
Helping the Royal Family
Kisamor became famous for her healing skills. People came to her from all over Sweden for advice and treatment. She was even called to Stockholm several times. She visited the capital in 1824, 1825, 1826, 1840, and 1841.
One time, she was asked to visit the royal court. She was there to help a female member of the royal family. It is said that she might have received a special medical license in 1825. This was after she successfully treated the king and the Crown Prince.
This license is not fully confirmed. But if it was true, it was very special. At that time, women in Sweden were not formally allowed to be doctors. This rule changed later, in 1870.
See also
- Lovisa Aarberg
- Ingeborg i Mjarhult
