Baron Finot

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-06-28 Diary Coverage: 1873-02-20

A wealthy, titled figure whom Marie wishes Boreel could be. Marie expresses that if Boreel were Baron Finot, she would be "the happiest of mortals." This reference reveals Marie's preoccupation with titles and wealth in her romantic considerations.

Diary References

• 1873-02-20: Marie laments that Boreel is not Baron Finot, linking this to her mention of "Astrolabe" winning everything at Cagnes (possibly horse racing).

Context

The mention alongside "Astrolabe" winning at Cagnes suggests Baron Finot may have been connected to horse racing circles in the Riviera, which were popular among the aristocracy. Marie's wish that Boreel could be this baron underscores her desire for a suitor who combines physical attraction with appropriate social standing.