Clara Barton date of birth:
December 25, 1821
How old was Clara Barton when died?
90
Where was Clara Barton born?
North Oxford, Massachusetts, U.S.
When did Clara Barton die?
April 12, 1912
What is Clara Barton nationality?
American
What is Clara Barton's occupation?
Nurse, humanitarian, founder and first president of the American Red Cross
Short Biography
Clarissa "Clara" Harlowe Barton (December 25, 1821 – April 12, 1912) was a pioneering nurse who founded the American Red Cross. She worked as a hospital nurse in the American Civil War, and as a teacher and patent clerk. Barton is noteworthy for doing humanitarian work at a time when relatively few women worked outside the home. She had a relationship with John J. Elwell, but never married.