Derwies

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-05 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-02-25

Identity

A person (likely wealthy) who hosts concerts in Nice that Marie is eager to attend.

Diary References

1874

• February 25: Marie hopes Dina won't learn of her brother's death until after "le concert chez Derwies" (the concert at Derwies'). Marie expresses strong desire to attend: "J'ai tant envie d'y aller."

Context

• Hosts private concerts in Nice
• Part of the cultural social scene
• Events significant enough that Marie doesn't want them disrupted by bad news
• Name suggests possible German or Baltic German origin
• Wealthy enough to host musical events

Related Entries

• #Von Derwies Family - Full family entry with Valrose details

Research Notes

• Same as Von Derwies family - see full entry
• Pavel von Derwies (1826-1881), Russian railway magnate