Walzeff

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-04-10

Identity

Potential marriage candidate discussed by Marie's family.

Diary References

1874

• April 10: Family asks if Marie would marry Walzeff - she says yes. Described as "un bon sac" (a good bag/catch) who "déteste et craint les femmes" (hates and fears women).

Context

• Russian name (Вальцев)
• Marriage prospect
• Wealthy enough to be considered
• Misogynist - hates and fears women
• Marie's pragmatic view: acceptable if rich
• "Bon sac" suggests financial assets
• Part of marriage market calculations

Related Entries

• #Lambertye - Another marriage prospect mentioned

Research Notes

• Russian expatriate marriage market
• Misogyny and marriage arrangements
• Financial considerations in matches