Birth: 1876-10-31
, Dayton
Death: 1972-02-02
, 1.º arrondissement de Paris
Natalie Clifford Barney was an American writer and socialite who spent much of her life in Paris. Known for her literary salon, which attracted prominent figures of the time, Barney was a champion of female independence and freedom of expression. Her literary work explored themes of lesbian love and autonomy.