François Vidal

François Vidal
Born (1832-07-14)July 14, 1832
Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
Died May 25, 1911(1911-05-25) (aged 78)
Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
Resting place Saint-Pierre Cemetery
Other names Francés Vidal
Occupation Librarian, poet

François Vidal (1832-1911) was a French Provençal poet and activist.

Early life

François Vidal was born on July 14, 1832.[1][2]

Career

François Vidal was one of the first Provençal activists to join the Félibrige. He had a deep knowledge of the Occitan language, and was the editor (pagesetting and revision) of Frédéric Mistral's Tresor dóu Felibrige.

He was the curator of the Bibliothèque Méjanes, the public library in Aix-en-Provence.[1][2]

Vidal wrote poetry in Provençal.[1][2] He revived the traditional use of the Provençal instrument known as "tambourin."[3] In 1876, he became a "Majoral" (council member) of the Félibrige,[2] a cultural and literary movement for the promotion of Provençal heritage.[4]

Death

Vidal died on May 25, 1911.[1][2] He was buried at the Saint-Pierre Cemetery.

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