Louis Antoine Godey
Photo: After Frederick Gutekunst, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons9

Louis Antoine Godey

American editor and publisher (1804-1878)

Louis Antoine Godey (June 6, 1804 – November 29, 1878) was an American editor and publisher. He was the founder of Godey's Lady's Book in 1837, the first successful American women's fashion magazine.2

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Born Jun 6, 1804, died Nov 29, 1878.1

Career

Occupation: editor.4

  • Date not recordedFounded L.A. Godey & Co.3

Known for: L.A. Godey & Co..5

Personal life

  • BornJun 6, 1804, New York City6
  • DiedNov 29, 1878, Philadelphia7
  • CitizenshipUnited States8