Woerman
Also known as: Woerman
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Show in diary 65 mentions Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-03-08
Identity
A person in Nice society whom Marie considers a "fou" (madman). Has unpleasant manners that Marie dislikes.Name and nickname (added 2026-10-21, RSR): the Tome 3 name index of Mon Journal (Cercle des Amis de Marie Bashkirtseff edition) lists him as «Woerman (Jean), [Le baron]» and cross-refers «Baron (le): Woerman». In Nice in the spring of 1874, «le baron» in Marie's text is Woerman (e.g. 017.0014, where «Le baron» stands treat at a kiosk and pays a hundred francs for the champagne, then boasts of the expense).
Diary References
1874
- March 8: Greets Marie during morning walk, but she's unsure if she returned the greeting. Dina says she didn't. Marie is glad: "les façons de ce fou ne me plaisent pas" (this madman's manners don't please me).
Context
- Part of Nice international society
- Marie's strong dislike suggests inappropriate behavior
- Possibly too forward or persistent in his attentions
- The term "fou" indicates Marie finds him ridiculous or annoying
Research Notes
- Name suggests German or Dutch origin
- Need to research if connected to Woermann shipping line
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