Diary of Marie Bashkirtseff

Mme Beketoff

Also known as: Mme Beketoff, Beketoff

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Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-03-11

Identity

Russian woman in Nice society whom Marie once mistook the Viennese girl for.

Diary References

1874

  • March 11: Marie tells the Viennese girl: "Un jour la prenant pour Mme Beketoff je l'ai suivie quelques minutes" (One day taking her for Mme Beketoff I followed her for a few minutes).

Context

  • Russian aristocratic woman (Beketoff is noble Russian surname)
  • Similar enough in appearance to the Viennese girl to cause confusion
  • Known to Marie by sight
  • Part of Nice social scene

Research Notes

  • Beketov/Beketoff prominent Russian noble family
  • The mistaken identity suggests similar age/bearing to Viennese girl

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