Frédéric Mistral
French poet and Nobel Prize laureate
Born
September 8th, 1830
194 years ago
Died
March 25th, 1914
110 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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A prominent lexicographer and poet, significant contributions included works in the Occitan language. Authored the epic poem 'Mirèlha', which garnered acclaim for its portrayal of Provençal life and culture. In 1904, received the Nobel Prize in Literature for the efforts to promote the Occitan language through poetry and literature. Established the Félibrige movement, aimed at preserving and promoting Provençal culture and language.
Published 'Mirèlha', an acclaimed epic poem
Received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1904
Founded the Félibrige movement
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