Mme d'Apletcheieff

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-03-11

Identity

Russian aristocratic woman in Nice society, part of the elegant world Marie values.

Diary References

1874

• March 11: At Howard dance, enters with "la Viennoise." Introduces Chevalier Hidalgo to Marie's mother at his insistent request. Marie asks her mother to request introduction to the Viennese girl through Mme d'Apletcheieff.

Context

• Russian aristocrat (d' prefix indicates nobility)
• Part of "monde élégant" - the elegant world
• Social connector who makes introductions
• Associated with diplomatic circles (introduces Hidalgo)
• Acts as social intermediary

Research Notes

• Name variations: Apletcheïeff, Apletcheieff
• Russian noble family name
• Important social position as introducer