La Bruyère's father also had been active in the league under the Duke of Guise in 1584. His father was controller general of finance to the Hôtel de Ville, and despite the turmoil in the country, was able to pay for La Bruyère's education and to leave him a considerable sum as an inheritance.
La Bruyère's father also had been active in the le!ague under the Duke of Guise in 1584. His father was controller ge.neral of finance to the Hôtel de Ville, and despite the turmoil in the :country was able to pay f:or La B,ruyère's education and to leave him a considerable sum as an inheritance.