Edmond Pidoux (October 25, 1908-April 17, 2004) was a Swiss author who wrote numerous poems, novels, and essays. He was particularly renowned for Biblical pieces such as L'histoire de Jonas. In 1982, he won the prestigious Prix du livre vaudois. Born in Belgium in 1908, this minister's son studied literature at the Lausanne University in Switzerland and worked as a teacher and lecturer. He died at the age of 96 in 2004.