René Morax
René Morax | |
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The Théâtre du Jorat, which he founded and directed, presenting his plays | |
| Born | 11 May 1873 Morges, Switzerland |
| Died | 3 January 1963 (aged 89) Morges |
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| Organization | Théâtre du Jorat |
| Works | Le Roi David |
| Awards | Dramenpreis |
René Morax (11 May 1873 – 3 January 1963) was a Swiss writer, playwright, stage director and theatre manager. He founded the Théâtre du Jorat in Morges in 1908, and promoted historical and rural theatre in French in Switzerland. He is known for the play Le Roi David, with music by Arthur Honegger.