 Doyen Bridel

Philippe-Sirice Bridel (also "Philippe Cyriaque"), known as le Doyen Bridel (born 20 November 1757 in Begnins, Bernese "Vogtei" of Nyon, died 20 May 1845 in Montreux, canton of Vaud, Swiss Confederation)
was a man of letters, advocate of Swiss folklore, active during the development of Swiss national identity.Bridel served as a pastor at Basle, Château-d'Oex and Montreux.