François Toussaint Gros

Illustration of Gros from the 1841 edition of his book

Cover of 1763 edition of Recuil

A page from one of Gros' books

François Toussaint Gros (Occitan: Francés Totsants Gròs, IPA: [fɾãnˈses tutˈsãn ɡɾɔs]) was an Occitan-language writer from Provence.

Biography

Gros was born in Marseille and studied to be a priest, however he was never ordained. He was a friend of Marquise Pauline de Simiane (grand daughter of Madame de Sévigné). He lived in Paris for a time where he got married and had children and finally settled in Lyon where he obtained the administrative charge of fermier and where he died.

External links

• [1] Recuil de pouesiés prouvençalos, 1763 edition.
• [2] Complete work, 1841.