Christoph Graf | |
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![]() Graf in 2024 | |
35th Commander of the Pontifical Swiss Guard | |
Assumed office 7 February 2015 | |
Monarchs | Francis (2015–2025) Leo XIV (2025–present) |
Preceded by | Daniel Anrig |
Personal details | |
Born | Pfaffnau,Switzerland | 5 September 1961
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | Pontifical Swiss Guard |
Years of service | 1987–present |
Rank | Colonel |
Colonel Christoph Graf (born 5 September 1961) is a Swiss military officer. He serves as the 35th Commander of the Pontifical Swiss Guard,appointed by Pope Francis on 7 February 2015,succeeding Colonel Daniel Anrig.
Graf was born in Pfaffnau,in the canton of Lucerne,Switzerland. He joined the Swiss Guard in 1987.[ citation needed ] In August 1999 he was promoted to sergeant,and later in 2000 he was promoted to sergeant-major,a position in which he remained until April 2009 when he was promoted to second captain. [1] In October 2010,he was promoted to lieutenant colonel and vice commander of the guard,where he acted as a chief of staff and senior adviser to the commander. [2]
In late 2014,it was announced that Anrig would leave the position of commander after seven years of service. On 7 February 2015,Pope Francis appointed Graf as the new commander of the Pontifical Swiss Guard. [3]
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