Frédéric Mistral (; , 8 September 1830 – 25 March 1914) was a
French writer and lexicographer of the
Occitan language. Mistral 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". He was a founding member of
Félibrige and a member of l'
Académie de Marseille.