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Also Known As Lucia Elizabetta Bartolozzi • Lucia Elizabetta Mathews • Lucia Elizabeth Mathews
Born January 3, 1797 • London • England
Died August 8, 1856 (aged 59) • London • England
Notable Family Members spouse Charles James Mathews

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