His father, marshal and hero of the November Uprising of 1830-1831 against Russia, had taken refuge in France of Louis-Philippe of France and, after a stay in Paris, had moved to Tarbes, where he taught violin.
His father had taken refuge in France of Louis-Philippe of France. His father had had moved to Tarbes. His father was marshal and hero of the November Uprising of 1830-1831 against Russia. He taught violin.