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TIL Florence Nightingale was a data-viz visionary. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-florence-nightingale-changed-data-visualization-forever/
@mcfate Oh yes! Thanks for reminding me of that.
I've got an entire book on his charts.
John Snow was another early "data scientist".
@estherschindler
"Her campaign's biggest impact on civilian public health took another decade to materialize. The reforms Nightingale fought for were finally codified in the British Public Health Act of 1875. The legislation established requirements for well-built sewers, clean running water and regulated building codes. "
A person's impact on the world sometimes isnt felt for years after they have passed.
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@estherschindler
Also, W. E. B. duBois.