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2 unusual facts about Norman Bethune


Henry Bethune

Norman Bethune (Henry Norman Bethune, 1890–1939), Canadian physician, medical innovator and Anti-fascist

Norman Bethune, Sr.

In 1859, while traveling in Europe, he journeyed to Italy, to tend those wounded in the Battle of Solferino.


Canada–China relations

Sharp also travelled to Shijiazhuang where he recognized the significant contribution to Canada–China relations of Norman Bethune.

Hazen Sise

When the Spanish Civil War broke out, he joined Dr. Norman Bethune in Madrid, Spain and became the chief fundraiser for the Committee to Aid Spanish Democracy.

Mount Royal Arena

While an auditorium, Enrico Caruso sang there and Norman Bethune once gave an important speech to rally his supporters.


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