In 1869 he was found engaged in the Roman legion, in the service of Pope Pius IX. In June 1870, his uncle's influence enabled him to be commissioned in the French Foreign Legion.
He was found engaged in the Roman legion. This was in the service of Pope Pius IX. This was in 1869. His uncle's influence enabled him to be commissioned in the French Foreign Legion Pope Pius IX. This was in June 1870.