Kinsky

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-05 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-02-26

Identity

A young man who participates in jumping rope contests with Boreel and Emile d'Audiffret at the London House restaurant.

Diary References

1874

• February 26: Marie's aunt reports that after returning from Monaco, Boreel, Emile, and Kinsky were betting at the London House on "qui sauterait mieux à la corde ou quelque chose dans ce genre" (who could jump rope better or something like that).

Context

• Part of young social set in Nice
• Engages in playful competitions at restaurants
• Friend of Boreel and Emile d'Audiffret
• Frequents London House
• Name suggests possible connection to famous Kinsky princely family
• Represents carefree aristocratic youth behavior

Research Notes

• Kinsky is a prominent Bohemian/Austrian noble family
• Need to identify specific member in Nice 1874