Armand Pien
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Armand Pien was a Belgian
weatherman for 37 years. He was popular because his weather predictions were funny and somewhat cryptic.
After he retired from national television he had a daily (Monday – Friday) weather talk on the East Flanders department of Belgium national radio. He did this until the Friday before his death; he died the following Monday.
In 2005 a small museum was opened in Hoeilaart
, Belgium
dedicated to him.
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
weatherman for 37 years. He was popular because his weather predictions were funny and somewhat cryptic.
After he retired from national television he had a daily (Monday – Friday) weather talk on the East Flanders department of Belgium national radio. He did this until the Friday before his death; he died the following Monday.
In 2005 a small museum was opened in Hoeilaart
Hoeilaart
Hoeilaart is a municipality in the province of Flemish Brabant, in Flanders, one of the three regions of Belgium. The name Hoeilaart is of Gallic-Celtic origin, coming from "Ho-Lar," meaning a high clearing in the woods. Residents are called Hoeilanders or Doenders. The municipality only comprises...
, Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
dedicated to him.
Quotes
- "An autumn without storm is like a woman without curves."
- "After rain there will always be sunshine."