Career
He entered the priesthood, but after the beginning of the French Revolution he abandoned his profession. A zealous royalist, he was arrested sixteen times, and finally transported to Guiana under the Directory. Shortly after his arrival at Cayenne he escaped, and after many adventures among the natives he returned to France.
He engaged in new conspiracies under the consulate, and was a few years in prison.
After the return of the Bourbons, Pitou received a small pension.
