Stephan

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-05-03

Identity

Another young man who kissed Marie's hand, mentioned in comparison to Rémy de Gonzalès.

Diary References

1874

• May 3: "Stephan m'a aussi baisé la main" - mentioned after describing how Rémy kissed her hand instead of cheek. Marie notes "La main ne compte pas" (the hand doesn't count).

Context

• Part of Marie's limited romantic history
• Hand-kissing deemed acceptable
• Less significant than Rémy
• No other details provided

Research Notes

• Common name in German/Austrian circles
• Baden-Baden connection possible
• Hand-kissing etiquette 1870s