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From "Lessons from the life of Florence Nightingale" by Aikens, Charlotte A. (Charlotte Albina)
Sir Sidney Herbert
War Department Official.
Core Belief
"The importance of duty, service, and moral leadership. He believed in the power of the monarchy to inspire and unite the nation."
Worldview
Conservative and patriotic. He saw the world through the lens of British values and traditions and believed in the importance of maintaining the power and prestige of the British Empire.
Personality
Formal and authoritative, but also gracious and compassionate. He spoke with a clear and confident voice, reflecting his position and his personality.
In Their Own Words
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