Diary of Marie Bashkirtseff

Nero

Also known as: Nero

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Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-05 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-02-03

Identity

Roman Emperor (37-68 AD), infamous for tyranny and excess.

Diary References

1874

  • February 3: "Qui j'adore encore, c'est Néron" (Whom I also adore is Nero).

Context

  • Shows Marie's attraction to powerful, controversial figures
  • Part of her classical education
  • Fascination with tyrannical power
  • Listed alongside Buckingham and Hamilton as objects of adoration

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