Spang

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-03-27

Identity

Woman in Nice social circle being courted by comte de Lareld. Associated with Leech.

Diary References

1874

• March 27: "je crois aussi que le comte de Lareld fait sérieusement la cour à la Spang" (I also believe that the count de Lareld is seriously courting Spang).

Context

• Being courted by French count
• Previously socialized with Leech
• Part of international set in Nice
• Name suggests German or Dutch origin
• Serious courtship indicates marriage possibility

Related Entries

• #Leech - Social companion
• #comte_de_Lareld - Suitor

Research Notes

• International marriages common in Nice
• Courtship patterns among expatriates
• Social disruption as companions leave