Tchernichoff (Tchemichoff)
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Aktualizováno: 2025-07-06
Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-04-19
Identity
Russian man with a scandalous past, introduced to the Bashkirtseff family. His first wife allegedly poisoned herself over his affair.Diary References
1874
- April 19: Introduced to Marie's mother. Scandal: "His first wife poisoned herself, some say was poisoned and he afterwards married the lady who caused the death of his wife." Described as irresistible to women but Marie sees through him: "an old dog with almost rude manners." Compared to "Sacha Lautrec." Uses word "poussière" (dust) in same sense as Marie. Courts Marie's mother at London House.
Context
- Russian expatriate with dark past
- First wife's suspicious death
- Married his mistress
- Allegedly irresistible to women
- Courts Marie's mother
- Marie calls him "Lautrec n° 2"
- Dyes his hair
- Makes witticisms like Marie
- Poor French but charming manner
- "Simplicité affectée" (affected simplicity)
Related Entries
Research Notes
- Wife poisoning scandals
- Russian expatriate remarriages
- Widow/widower courtship customs