Amalie Sieveking, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Amalie Sieveking

Date of Birth: 25-Jul-1794

Place of Birth: Hamburg, Germany

Date of Death: 01-Apr-1859

Profession: philanthropist

Nationality: Germany

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Amalie Wilhelmine Sieveking (25 July 1794 – 1 April 1859) was a German philanthropist and social activist who founded the Weiblicher Verein für Armen- und Krankenpflege (Women's association for the care of the poor and invalids).
She initiated employment and practical training for the poor, and promoted the building of affordable housing and hospitals.
She is regarded as a forerunner of modern German social work.