Christoph Graf

Christoph Graf
Born (1961-09-05) 5 September 1961
Pfaffnau, Switzerland
Allegiance  Vatican City
Service/branch Pontifical Swiss Guard
Years of service 1987–present
Rank Colonel (Oberst)

Christoph Graf (born 5 September 1961) is the 35th and current Commander of the Pontifical Swiss Guard, appointed by Pope Francis on 7 February 2015, replacing Col. Daniel Anrig since then.

Biography

Graf was born in Pfaffnau, in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland. He joined the Swiss Guard in 1987, in August 1999 he was promoted to Sergeant, and later in 2000 he was promoted as Sergeant-Major, position in which remained until April 2009 when he was promoted as a Second Captain.[1] In October 2010, he was appointed Lieutenant Colonel and Vice Commander of the guard, in where he acted as a chief of staff and the first adviser of the commander.[2]

In late 2014, it was announced that Colonel Anrig will leave the position of commander after 7 years of service. In 7 February 2015, it was announced that Pope Francis appointed Graf as the new Commander of the Pontifical Swiss Guard.[3]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.schweizergarde.ch/downloads/kader-ab-1858.pdf
  2. ↑ http://www.guardiasvizzera.va/content/guardiasvizzera/en/guardia/organizzazione.html
  3. ↑ http://www.news.va/en/news/pope-francis-appoints-lt-col-christoph-graf-new-sw
Military offices
Preceded by
Daniel Anrig		 Commander of the Pontifical Swiss Guard
2015–present 		Incumbent
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