Mary Secole
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Mary Secole has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Jan 2026). Discussed as a less well-known Crimean War medical helper who traveled independently to provide care after being denied official deployment.
Mary Jane Seacole was a Jamaican nurse and businesswoman. She was famous for her nursing work during the Crimean War and for publishing the first autobiography written by a woman of African descent in Britain.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on Stuff You Should Know |
| Role | Nurse and businesswoman (often described as a 'doctress') |
| Affiliation | Independent caregiver in the Crimean War; Jamaican-British figure |
Who talks about Mary Secole on podcasts?
Mary Secole came up; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Stuff You Should Know.