Edmond Pidoux facts for kids

Edmond Pidoux was a talented writer from Switzerland. He was born in Belgium in 1908 and lived until 2004, reaching the age of 96. He wrote many different kinds of books, including poems, novels (long stories), and essays (short articles).

Who Was Edmond Pidoux?

Early Life and Education

Edmond Pidoux was born on October 25, 1908, in Belgium. His father was a church minister. Edmond later moved to Switzerland and studied literature, which is the study of books and writing, at the University of Lausanne. After finishing his studies, he worked as a teacher and also gave lectures. He had an older brother named Pierre Pidoux, who was a musicologist, meaning he studied music.

His Writings and Awards

Edmond Pidoux became well-known for his writing. He wrote a lot of poems and stories. He was especially famous for his writings about Bible stories, like L'histoire de Jonas (which means 'The Story of Jonah'). In 1982, he won a special writing award called the Prix du livre vaudois. Edmond Pidoux passed away on April 17, 2004.