Clara Barton: Biography, Facts and Career
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Clarissa Harlowe "Clara" Barton (December 25, 1821 – April 12, 1912) 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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- Full name: Clara Barton
- Born: 1821-12-25
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q188039
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Who is Clara Barton?
Clarissa Harlowe "Clara" Barton (December 25, 1821 – April 12, 1912) was an American nurse who founded the American Red Cross.
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Clara Barton is United States.
When was Clara Barton born?
Clara Barton was born on 1821-12-25.
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