[97] Razoua served in a regiment of Spahis in Africa. Becoming
acquainted with the journalists who used to frequent the Café de
Madrid, he was a constant attendant there. He took up literature, and
in 1867 published some violent articles in the _Pilori_ of Victor
Noir. He afterwards went with Delescluze to the _Réveil_, where his
revolutionary principles were manifested. In the month of February,
1871, he was elected a member of the National Assembly by the people
of Paris. After having sat for some time at Bordeaux, he gave his
resignation, and became one of the Communal council.
Appointed governor of the École Militaire, he distinguished himself
in no way in his position, except by the sumptuous dinners and
déjeûners with which he regaled his friends.