Diary of Marie Bashkirtseff

Bute

Also known as: Bute

People · Aristocracy
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Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-04-06

Identity

A name that fascinates Marie, similar to how Hamilton's name affected her.

Diary References

1874

  • April 6: Marie mentions being fascinated by the name "Bute" just as she always was by "Hamilton": "comme à présent le nom de Bute du premier moment il me plut et je le trouve extraordinaire et fascinant. Bute!"

Context

  • Likely refers to Marquess of Bute
  • Scottish aristocratic title
  • Name has immediate appeal to Marie
  • Compared to Hamilton in terms of fascination
  • Exclamation "Bute!" shows enthusiasm
  • Part of Marie's attraction to British nobility

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Research Notes

  • Marquess of Bute - prominent Scottish title
  • 3rd Marquess of Bute (1847-1900) was contemporary
  • Connection to British aristocracy fascination
  • Power of names in romantic imagination

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