Nero

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-05 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-02-03

Identity

Roman Emperor (37-68 AD), infamous for tyranny and excess.

Diary References

1874

• February 3: "Qui j'adore encore, c'est Néron" (Whom I also adore is Nero).

Context

• Shows Marie's attraction to powerful, controversial figures
• Part of her classical education
• Fascination with tyrannical power
• Listed alongside Buckingham and Hamilton as objects of adoration