Folco de Baroncelli-Javon
Folco de Baroncelli-Javon (1 November 1869 – 15 December 1943), was a French writer and cattle farmer. As an influential gardian (a kind of Provençal cowboy), he is an important figure in the traditional lifestyle and culture of the Camargue region of southern France.
Folco de Baroncelli-Javon | |
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Baroncelli in full gardian attire | |
| Born | 1 November 1869 Aix-en-Provence |
| Died | 15 December 1943 (aged 74) Avignon |
| Occupation | writer, cattle breeder, cultural activist |
| Nationality | French |
| Period | early 20th century |
| Literary movement | Félibrige |
| Relatives | Jacques de Baroncelli (brother); Georges Dufrénoy (brother-in-law) |
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