# Frédéric Mistral

_Provençal writer, poet, lexicographer and founder of Le Félibrige (1830–1914)_

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> Joseph Étienne Frédéric Mistral was an Occitan writer and lexicographer of the Provençal form of the language. He received the 1904 Nobel Prize in Literature "in recognition of the fresh originality and true inspiration of his poetic production, which faithfully reflects the natural scenery and native spirit of his people, and, in addition, his significant work as a Provençal philologist". Mistral was a founding member of the Félibrige and member of the Académie de Marseille.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 8 September 1830 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42596#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Maillane ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42596#P19))
- **Died:** 25 March 1914 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42596#P570))
- **Place of death:** Maillane ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42596#P20))
- **Citizenship:** France ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42596#P27))
- **Occupation:** writer; poet; lexicographer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42596#P106))
- **Education:** Aix-Marseille University (1896-1971) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42596#P69))
- **Spouse:** Marie Mistral ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42596#P26))
- **Positions held:** president (1899–1914); Capoulié of the Félibrige (1876–1888); 'majoral' of the Félibrige (1876–1914) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42596#P39))
- **Awards:** Nobel Prize in Literature; Commander of the Legion of Honour; Officer of the Legion of Honour; Knight of the Legion of Honour; Vitet Prize; Alfred Née Award; Jean Reynaud Prize ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42596#P166))

## Questions

**When was Frédéric Mistral born?**  
Frédéric Mistral was born on 8 September 1830 in Maillane.

**What positions has Frédéric Mistral held?**  
Positions held by Frédéric Mistral include: president (1899–1914); Capoulié of the Félibrige (1876–1888); 'majoral' of the Félibrige (1876–1914).

**Where did Frédéric Mistral study?**  
Frédéric Mistral was educated at Aix-Marseille University (1896-1971).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Frédéric Mistral](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fr%C3%A9d%C3%A9ric_Mistral) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q42596](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42596) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Frederic Mistral portrait photo.jpg by Tucker Collection (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Frederic_Mistral_portrait_photo.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Frédéric Mistral, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Frederic Mistral portrait photo.jpg — Tucker Collection, Public domain.

## Cite this page

"Frédéric Mistral". DigiNepal. Last updated 2 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/frederic-mistral. Retrieved 5 November 2026.