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. The Nobel Prize in Literature 1904, announced November 17, 1904. Frédéric Mistral (1/2), “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”. José Echegaray (1/2), “in recognition of the numerous and brilliant compositions which, in an individual and original manner, have revived the great traditions of the Spanish drama”. Frédéric Mistral: born 1830, Maillane, France. José Echegaray: born 1832, Madrid, Spain. Wiki link Wiki link Data: the Nobel Foundation (CC0).