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Henry Norman Bethune (/ ˈ b ɛ θ. j uː n /; March 4, 1890 – November 12, 1939; Chinese: 白求恩; pinyin: Bái Qiú'ēn) was a Canadian thoracic surgeon, early advocate of socialized medicine, and member of the Communist Party of Canada.
Mary Jane McLeod Bethune (née McLeod; July 10, 1875 – May 18, 1955) was an American educator, philanthropist, humanitarian, womanist, and civil rights activist.
Béthune is a town rich in architectural heritage and history. It has, among other features, a large paved square with shops, cafés, and a 47-metre-tall (154 ft) (133 steps) belfry standing in the center from the top of which the Belgian border can be seen. The chime of the belfry is composed of thirty-six bells.
Welcome to Bethune Memorial House National Historic Site in Gravenhurst, the place to discover Dr. Norman Bethune, a battlefront surgeon, medical pioneer, advocate for Canada's universal health care, and Chinese cultural icon.
Henry Norman Bethune, surgeon, inventor, political activist (born 4 March 1890 in Gravenhurst, ON; died 12 November 1939 in Huang Shiko, China).
Béthune, town, Pas-de-Calais département, Hauts-de-France région, northern France, at the confluence of the Lawe River and the Aire Canal, southwest of Lille. Founded in the 12th century, Béthune was an independent county until 1248.
Jan 26, 2020 · Lets explore the best things to do in Bethune: 1. Grand’Place Source: vicedi Grand’Place. This marvellous central square is where it all happens in Béthune. The Christmas market sets up here, as do town’s various celebrations in spring and summer. There’s the imposing town hall, the medieval belfry and rows of lovely Baroque-style houses.
Pioneering educator and college founder Mary McLeod Bethune set educational standards for today’s Black colleges and served as an advisor to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Discover more about her on womenshistory.org.
Sub-prefecture of Pas-de-Calais, in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, Béthune is an important city in the region. Pleasant and charming, the city has kept many traces of its past, despite severe destruction during the First World War. Former stronghold Vauban, Béthune is also a beautiful river port whose channel connects the area to the Lys and ...
Aug 24, 2017 · Situated only 55 minutes from Calais, Béthune, an attractive and bustling town, is situated between Arras and St Omer just off the A26 motorway. This relatively small town has a surprising array of designer clothing shops, interior design shops and exceptional delicatessens.
