He studied at the military school of Saint-Cyr, from the age of 16, October 29, 1820 until 1 October 1822, as lieutenant-student, school of enforcement staff. He served in the 8th Cuirassiers, and the Lancers of the Royal Guard. On 1 October 1828, he was promoted to lieutenant adjutant of the 2nd regiment of mounted artillery, and captain in the 5th light July 12, 1831. He was a Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor. In 1883 the village Bedeau is named in his honor. It is located near Saida in the department of Oran, Algeria.