About François Vidal
Lived 1832 – 1911 (aged 78). François Vidal was a French poet, writer, typographer, tambourinaire and librarian.
François Vidal (14 July 1832 – 25 May 1911) was a French Provençal poet and activist.
Early life François Vidal was born on 14 July 1832.
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. In 1876, he became a "Majoral" (council member) of the Félibrige,
Death Vidal died on 25 May 1911. He was buried at the Saint-Pierre Cemetery.
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Who was François Vidal?
French poet and felibre (1832-1911)
When was François Vidal born?
François Vidal was born on 14 July 1832 in Aix-en-Provence.
When did François Vidal die?
François Vidal died on 25 May 1911 in Marseille.
What was François Vidal's occupation?
François Vidal was a poet, writer, typographer, tambourinaire and librarian.
What nationality was François Vidal?
François Vidal was French.
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