Lucy Aikin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 November 1781 Warrington, England |
| Died | 29 January 1864 (aged 82) Hampstead, England |
| Pen name | Mary Godolphin; I.F.M.; J.F.W. |
| Occupation | author |
| Language | English, French |
| Nationality | British |
| Relatives | Dr John Aikin, John Aikin, Anna Laetitia Barbauld, Charles Rochemont, Anna Letitia Le Breton |
Lucy Aikin (6 November 1781 – 29 January 1864) was an English historical writer, biographer and correspondent. She also published under pseudonyms such as Mary Godolphin. Her literary-minded family included her aunt Anna Laetitia Barbauld, a writer of poetry, essays and children's books.