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Clara Barton

American Civil War nurse (1821–1912)

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Clarissa Harlowe Barton was an American nurse who founded the American Red Cross. She was a hospital nurse in the American Civil War, a teacher, and a patent clerk. Since nursing education was not very formalized, and she did not attend nursing school, she provided self-taught nursing care. Barton is noteworthy for doing humanitarian work and civil rights advocacy at a time before women had the right to vote. She was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 1973.

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Born
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Place of birth
Oxford wd
Died
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Place of death
Glen Echo wd
Citizenship
United States wd
Occupation
nurse, diarist, philanthropist, teacher, humanitarian, author wd

Positions held wd

  • president (1881–1904)

Awards wd

  • National Women's Hall of Fame (1973)
  • New Jersey Hall of Fame (2008)
  • Maryland Women's Hall of Fame (1987)

Questions

When was Clara Barton born?
Clara Barton was born on 25 December 1821 in Oxford.
What positions has Clara Barton held?
Positions held by Clara Barton include: president (1881–1904).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Clara Barton · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q188039 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: (Union nurse Clara Barton) (LOC).jpg by The Library of Congress (No restrictions)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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