After graduating from Provence University, he first worked as a lawyer, then bravely went to Spain as a war correspondent. Upon returning to his country, he managed to attract the appreciation of the republican leader Lafayette and the 'chameleon' Talleyrand through his writing.
Finally, he seized the opportunity during the July Revolution with decisive measures. Before anyone else could react, he was the first to offer the crown to Louis Philippe, who was then still the Duke of Orleans. This earned him a chance for rapid promotion in the government.
So, from Thiers' perspective, this Marseille lad, who climbed up from scratch, braved gunfire and danced on the blade's edge to earn what he has. What qualifications does the DelaSalle Family have to covet it?
What's more, even if they're far from their past glory and hold lower positions, the offspring of the DelaSalle Family are still widely distributed in France's political, military, and commercial arenas.
