Martina Bordas

Martina Bordas (1788-1814) was a Brunanter nurse of Catalan (Barzuna (people)) origin. Bordas was born in Niesburg or Carrington and was baptised in Carrington (Markstad).

Bordas was one of the nurses sent to France in 1813 to assist the soldiers fighting Napoleon. She became famous for her work in assisting wounded soldiers on both sides during her stay. In 1814 she died after contracting a fever.