Daniel Anrig

Daniel Anrig
34th Commander of the Pontifical Swiss Guard
In office
19 August 2008  31 January 2015
MonarchsBenedict XVI (2008–2015)
Francis (2013–2015)
Preceded byElmar Mäder
Succeeded byChristoph Graf
Personal details
Born (1972-07-10) 10 July 1972
Walenstadt, Switzerland
Alma materUniversity of Fribourg
Occupationmilitary officer
police officer
Military service
Allegiance Vatican City
Branch/servicePontifical Swiss Guard
Swiss Army
Years of service1992–1994
2008–2015
RankColonel
CommandsPontifical Swiss Guard

Colonel Daniel Rudolf Anrig (born 10 July 1972) is a Swiss military officer and police officer. He served as the 34th Commandant of the Pontifical Swiss Guard, appointed by Pope Benedict XVI on 19 August 2008. He replaced Elmar Mäder who had served as Commandant of the Swiss Guard since 2002. He was succeeded by Christoph Graf as his term ended on 31 January 2015 and was not extended by Pope Francis.