Mme del Borgo

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