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Sabatier Family

Basic Aktualizováno: 2025-07-06

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-03-15

Identity

Wealthy French family with at least two marriageable daughters in Nice society.

Diary References

1874

  • March 15: Elder daughter marrying M. Bernisse. Younger daughter marrying John de Lewin with 2 million franc dowry: "Il épouse Mlle Sabatier la cadette, qui lui apporte deux millions de dot."

Context

  • Very wealthy family (2 million franc dowry)
  • Two daughters: "l'aînée" (elder) and "la cadette" (younger)
  • Both marrying in 1874
  • Younger daughter's marriage to confirmed bachelor Lewin surprises everyone
  • The enormous dowry suggests major fortune

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Research Notes

  • 2 million francs = enormous sum in 1874
  • Family likely industrialists or bankers
  • Strategic marriages for social position