M. Potemkine

Également connu sous : M. Potemkine, Potemkine

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Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-05 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-02-23

Identity

Russian gentleman, engaged to Mlle Filimonoff.

Diary References

1874

  • January 19: Attends Dina's birthday party. His engagement to Mlle Filimonoff is announced. Marie notes "Elle est très bien, lui pas mal" (She is very good, he's not bad).
  • February 11: Married to Mlle Filimonoff in Russian Orthodox ceremony with crown exchange
  • February 23: As "le nouveau marié" (the newlywed), accompanies Marie's group back from Monte-Carlo. They joke about travels in Russia and false reports. At the casino, he's one of the men surrounding Maman along with Berr, another Potemkine, and Bach.

Social Context

  • Part of Russian colony in Nice
  • Engagement represents social alliances within expatriate community
  • Name suggests possible connection to famous Potemkin family

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