Swiss Guard

Swiss Guards have been Swiss who fought for various European powers from the 15th century until the 19th century, called up from the separate Swiss cantons and placed at the disposal of various foreign powers by treaties (the "capitulations"), in return for money payments. Today, they serve only the Roman Catholic Pope and the Vatican City.

Related Topics:
Swiss - 15th century - 19th century - Cantons - Roman Catholic - Pope - Vatican City

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