Florence Nightingale, OM (12 May 1820 â 13 August 1910), was an English nurse. She helped create the modern techniques of nursing. She became a leader of the team of nurses who helped wounded soldiers during the Crimean War. She was the first female to receive the Order of Merit, the highest honour awarded to a British person.
For other uses, see San Juan. San Juan is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas. The population in July 2010 was 33,970 since then the population of San Juan increased since 2000 by +29.5%. It is part of the McAllenâEdinburgâMission and ReynosaâMcAllen metropolitan areas.
The San Juan archipelago coincides with San Juan County. Islands that are not in San Juan County are not part of the San Juan Islands â according to the USGS. At mean high tide, there are over 400 islands and rocks in the archipelago, 128 of which are named.