Elmar Mäder

Elmar Mäder
Mäder in 2008
33rd Commander of the Pontifical Swiss Guard
In office
8 November 2002  19 August 2008
MonarchsJohn Paul II (2002–2005)
Benedict XVI (2005–2008)
Preceded byPius Segmüller
Succeeded byDaniel Anrig
Personal details
Born (1963-07-28) 28 July 1963
Henau, Germany
SpouseTheresa Clochliger
Children4
Alma materUniversity of St. Gallen
University of Freiburg
Military service
Allegiance Vatican City
Branch/servicePontifical Swiss Guard
Swiss Army
RankColonel
CommandsPontifical Swiss Guard

Elmar Theodor Mäder (born 28 July 1963) is a Swiss military officer who served as the 33rd Commander of the Pontifical Swiss Guards, a position which he held between 2002 and 2008, serving Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI.