Dorothy Lavinia Brown
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| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Death | 21 years ago |
| Date of birth | January 7,1919 |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Born | Philadelphia |
| Pennsylvania | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | June 13,2004 |
| Died | Nashville |
| Tennessee | |
| United States | |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | female |
| African American | |
| American | |
| Tennessee General Assembly | |
| Job | Teacher |
| Surgeon | |
| Politician | |
| Writer | |
| Education | Bennett College |
| Meharry Medical College | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 638459 |
Dorothy Lavinia Brown Life story
Dorothy Lavinia Brown, also known as "Dr. D.", was an African-American surgeon, legislator, and teacher. She was the first female surgeon of African-American ancestry from the Southeastern United States.