Daniel Anrig
Daniel Anrig | |
|---|---|
| 34th Commander of the Pontifical Swiss Guard | |
| In office 19 August 2008 – 31 January 2015 | |
| Monarchs | Benedict XVI (2008–2015) Francis (2013–2015) |
| Preceded by | Elmar Mäder |
| Succeeded by | Christoph Graf |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 July 1972 Walenstadt, Switzerland |
| Alma mater | University of Fribourg |
| Occupation | military officer police officer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Vatican City |
| Branch/service | Pontifical Swiss Guard Swiss Army |
| Years of service | 1992–1994 2008–2015 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | Pontifical 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.