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A fact from Kate Marsden appeared on Wikipedia's Main Page in the Did you know column on 20 March 2014. The text of the entry was as follows:

Did you know... that in her quest to find a cure for leprosy, nurse Kate Marsden (pictured) travelled some 11,000 miles (18,000 km) across Russia?

A record of the entry may be seen at Wikipedia:Did you know archive/2014/March. The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kate Marsden.

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A fact from this article was featured on Wikipedia's Main Page in the On this day section on May 13, 2019, May 13, 2021, and May 13, 2026.

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the controversies

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It seems that the most controversial thing about Marsden was that she was gay, in a time where it was a crime to be so. Her impropriety of funds does not seem adequately proven and what is documented here are just allegations. Ms. Marsden's biggest mistake appears to be telling the "good Reverend" that she was a lesbian, according to this article. This individual and others used this to ruin the reputation of someone who they seemed to have simply not liked. Considering that being homosexual is no longer quite as controversial, someone should rewrite the section on the "controversies". It sounds like she did a lot of good work in Russia and this should be emphasized.

A more comprehensive article about Marsden's financial issues is posted here:

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/kate-marsden-leprosy-scandal-siberia

~2026-8842 (talk) 07:33, 8 January 2026 (UTC)Reply

Was it a crime? needs a ref for that. You mention that they were just allegations .... that is actually the word used (as well as rumours). Her good work is also mentioned. You are allowed to edit the article .... Victuallers (talk) 17:14, 13 May 2026 (UTC)Reply

Mistake somewhere?

Latest comment: 2 months ago1 comment1 person in discussion

It is unclear whose mother is being referred, given that Kate's mother was named Sophie Matilda: -

...She later became a matron at Wellington Hospital,[5] New Zealand, having gone there with her mother Sarah,...

I will not alter the name without giving others chance to check.Cloptonson (talk) 09:05, 13 May 2026 (UTC)Reply

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Mistake somewhere?