How did the French Revolution of 1830 influence Camillo Benso, count di Cavour?

The French Revolution of 1830, which replaced the Bourbon monarch Charles X with the "citizen king" Louis-Philippe, played a significant role in strengthening the revolutionary ardour of Camillo Benso, count di Cavour.1

During this period, Cavour was stationed in Genoa, where he associated with individuals who held radical and republican views. Inspired by the events in France, he intensified his political studies, learning English to better follow European political developments through newspapers. He was particularly influenced by the liberal ideas of French writers such as Benjamin Constant and François Guizot.1

This heightened revolutionary spirit drew official suspicion, leading to police surveillance and his eventual transfer to a remote mountain fort. These experiences contributed to his decision to resign from the army in 1831, marking a transition away from his military career toward the social and political interests that would eventually define his statesmanship.1