Which honors did Florence Nightingale receive during her lifetime?

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“Lady with the Lamp” — Florence Nightingale Florence Nightingale at the Barrack Hospital in Scutari (Üsküdar), writing letters for wounded soldiers of the Crimean War, 1855.

During her lifetime, Florence Nightingale received significant recognition for her pioneering contributions to nursing and social reform. Her notable honors included:

Order of Merit: In 1907, Nightingale became the first woman to be awarded the Order of Merit, a prestigious British honor recognizing distinguished service in the armed forces, science, art, literature, or the promotion of culture.12
Lady of Grace: She was also honored with the title of Lady of Grace of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem.2

Additionally, the Nightingale Fund was established in 1855 as a token of gratitude and respect for her work during the Crimean War, which allowed her to formalize nursing education through the creation of the Nightingale School of Nursing.12