Diary of Marie Bashkirtseff

Mme del Borgo

Also known as: Mme del Borgo, Del Borgo, Borgo

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Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-03-14

Identity

Part of the "troïka" of prefectural society women in Nice, along with Mmes d'Auzac and de Bargemsat.

Diary References

1874

  • March 14: At concert, Marie notes in margin: "Troïka: je nomme Mmes del Borgo, d'Auzac et de Bargemsat" - the three ladies from the prefecture sitting in front row.

Context

  • Connected to Nice prefecture (government administration)
  • Part of official society
  • The "troïka" nickname (Russian for three-horse team) suggests they're always together
  • Prominent concert seating shows social importance
  • Italian surname suggests Corsican or Italian nobility

Research Notes

  • Prefecture = local government headquarters
  • These women likely wives of high officials
  • Del Borgo is Corsican noble name

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