Sabatier Family
Also known as: Sabatier Family
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Show in diary 4 mentions Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-03-15
Identity
Wealthy French family with at least two marriageable daughters in Nice society.Diary References
1874
- March 15: Elder daughter marrying M. Bernisse. Younger daughter marrying John de Lewin with 2 million franc dowry: "Il épouse Mlle Sabatier la cadette, qui lui apporte deux millions de dot."
Context
- Very wealthy family (2 million franc dowry)
- Two daughters: "l'aînée" (elder) and "la cadette" (younger)
- Both marrying in 1874
- Younger daughter's marriage to confirmed bachelor Lewin surprises everyone
- The enormous dowry suggests major fortune
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Research Notes
- 2 million francs = enormous sum in 1874
- Family likely industrialists or bankers
- Strategic marriages for social position
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