Elizabeth Garret Anderson She was born 9th of June 1936 , in Whitechapel London . She was the first woman to qualify as doctor . She set up a hospital for poor women and children in London . Then sadly she died on the 17th of December , 1917 (Age 81) . She is best known for being the first and first only qualified doctor . She was very helpful to those who were sick and had nothing . Quick Facts Thank You for watching my PowerPoint on