About Didier Rimaud
Lived 1922 – 2003 (aged 81). Didier Rimaud was a French religious, poet, composer and writer.
Didier Rimaud (6 August 1922 – 24 December 2003) was a French Jesuit, poet, composer, musician, hymn writer and translator.
Early life and education
Rimaud was born in Carnac, Brittany on 6 August 1922. He was one of eight children in a military family; his family connections included Emile Rimauld and Bishop Pierre-Marie Belmont.
He studied at l’Externat St Joseph and the Lycée St Marc at Lyon.
Rimaud received the prix Broquette-Gonin for literature in 1981. He collaborated with Jacques Berthier, Joseph Gelineau, Jo Akepsimas and Christian Villeneuve.
He wrote music until the day of his death.
Death Riamud died on 24 December 2003 in Francheville.
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Who was Didier Rimaud?
French composer and poet (1922–2003)
When was Didier Rimaud born?
Didier Rimaud was born on 6 August 1922 in Carnac.
When did Didier Rimaud die?
Didier Rimaud died on 24 December 2003 in Francheville.
What was Didier Rimaud's occupation?
Didier Rimaud was a religious, poet, composer and writer.
What nationality was Didier Rimaud?
Didier Rimaud was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Didier Rimaud. https://biography.guide/didier-rimaud/
MLA: "Didier Rimaud." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/didier-rimaud/.
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