Florence was born on May 21, 1820. She was raised in a wealthy family and her father educated her at home. She dreamt of working for others, mainly she wanted to become a nurse. Her parents did not agree with that, but despite her parents' disapproval, she continued and trained to be a nurse.
Florence had the chance to marry, but she refused most of the suitors. She thought marriage would end up in her performing domestic responsibilities, which she did not want.
In 1853, the Crimean War broke out. This was a bloody conflict that