Eliza Roberts (nurse)

Eliza Roberts was a British nurse who served during the Crimean War (1854-1856). She is best known for her work alongside Florence Nightingale at the hospital in Scutari, Turkey. Roberts was among the initial group of nurses recruited and sent to the Crimea to improve the appalling conditions and high mortality rates among wounded soldiers.

While Nightingale often receives the majority of the historical focus, Roberts played a significant role in the daily operations of the hospital. She was responsible for patient care, sanitation, and the overall organization of her ward. Reports suggest she was a diligent and dedicated nurse, respected by both her colleagues and the soldiers under her care.

Details about Roberts' life before and after the Crimean War are less well-documented than those of Nightingale and some of the other better-known nurses. However, her contributions to improving medical care during the conflict are recognized in historical accounts of the war and the development of modern nursing practices. Her efforts, along with those of her fellow nurses, helped to reduce mortality rates and improve the overall well-being of soldiers serving in the Crimean War.