Person

Clara Barton

American teacher, Nurse, Humanitarian, Founder and first president of the American Red Cross

b. 1821 CE – d. 1912 CE World The Atlantic Lands

Clarissa Harlowe "Clara" Barton (December 25, 1821 – April 12, 1912) is a pioneer American teacher, patent clerk, nurse, and humanitarian.

She is the founder of the American Red Cross.

Moran, J. (2017). Clara Barton. History Atlas. Retrieved 13 October 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/people/clara-barton/

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