26 of The Most Dangerous Female Criminals The World Has Seen Till Date
2. Edith Cavell: She Died Serving, Branded A Traitor
British nurse Edith Cavell did not deserve the death she got, having been shot by German Forces at just 49, for she is known and revered for having saved the lives of both sides without any discrimination. She helped 200 allied soldiers escape German-occupied Belgium during WWI and she was arrested and accused of treason for the same.
Germany found her guilty by a court martial and despite international pleas for mercy, Edith was shot dead by a German firing squad. Well known for her statement that “patriotism is not enough,” her strong religious beliefs led her to help everyone in need, be it German or allied soldiers. And she was once even quoted as saying “I can’t stop while there are lives to be saved.” For her efforts, heroism and saintly work, the Church of England commemorates her in their Calendar of Saints on October 12.
She was dangerous for she put human lives above borders, and that wasn’t and still isn’t an acceptable trait, is it?
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