Diary of Marie Bashkirtseff

Émile Singe-le-Duc

Also known as: Émile Singe-le-Duc, Singe-le-Duc, Emile Singe

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Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-05 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-01-24

Identity

Young man in Nice society with an unusual nickname.

Diary References

1874

  • January 24: Attends Beaux-Arts benefit at Cercle de la Méditerranée. Marie notes "même Émile Singe-le-Duc" (even Émile Singe-le-Duc) suggesting he's notable or unexpected.

Context

  • "Singe-le-Duc" literally means "Ape-the-Duke"
  • Likely a mocking nickname
  • Could suggest pretentious behavior or mimicry of aristocracy
  • Part of younger social set

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