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Adrienne von Speyr
Adrienne von Speyr (September 20, 1902 - September 17, 1967) was a Swiss medical doctor and Catholic mystic.
Adrienne von Speyr (September 20, 1902 - September 17, 1967) was a Swiss medical doctor and Catholic mystic.
Alois Estermann
Alois Estermann was a senior officer of the Swiss Guard who was murdered in his apartment in the Vatican City.
Alois Estermann was a senior officer of the Swiss Guard who was murdered in his apartment in the Vatican City.
Benno Gut
Benno Walter Gut, OSB (April 1, 1897—December 8, 1970) was a Swiss Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.
Benno Walter Gut, OSB (April 1, 1897—December 8, 1970) was a Swiss Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.
Bruno Heim
Bruno Bernard Heim (5 March 1911 – 18 March 2003) was the Vatican's first Apostolic Nuncio to Britain and was one of the most prominent armorists of twentieth century ecclesiastical heraldry.
Bruno Bernard Heim (5 March 1911 – 18 March 2003) was the Vatican's first Apostolic Nuncio to Britain and was one of the most prominent armorists of twentieth century ecclesiastical heraldry.
Charles Journet
Charles Journet (January 26, 1891—April 15, 1975) was a Swiss Catholic theologian and cardinal.
Charles Journet (January 26, 1891—April 15, 1975) was a Swiss Catholic theologian and cardinal.
Cornelio Sommaruga
Cornelio Sommaruga is a prominent Swiss humanitarian, lawyer and diplomat who is best known for being President of the International Committee of the Red Cross from 1987 to 1999.
Cornelio Sommaruga is a prominent Swiss humanitarian, lawyer and diplomat who is best known for being President of the International Committee of the Red Cross from 1987 to 1999.
Daniel Anrig
Daniel Rudolf Anrig (born 10 July 1972) is the current Commandant of the Pontifical Swiss Guard since his appointment by Pope Benedict XVI on 19 August 2008.
Daniel Rudolf Anrig (born 10 July 1972) is the current Commandant of the Pontifical Swiss Guard since his appointment by Pope Benedict XVI on 19 August 2008.
Elmar Mäder
Elmar Theodor Mäder (born 28 July 1963) was the thirty-third and former Commandant of the Pontifical Swiss Guards.
Elmar Theodor Mäder (born 28 July 1963) was the thirty-third and former Commandant of the Pontifical Swiss Guards.
Felix Gmür
Felix Gmür is the bishop of Basel since his appointment by Pope Benedict XVI on 23 November 2010.
Felix Gmür is the bishop of Basel since his appointment by Pope Benedict XVI on 23 November 2010.
Françoise-Louise de Warens
Françoise-Louise de Warens, born Louise Éléonore de la Tour du Pil, also called Madame de Warens, was the benefactress and mistress of Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
Françoise-Louise de Warens, born Louise Éléonore de la Tour du Pil, also called Madame de Warens, was the benefactress and mistress of Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
Gaspard Mermillod
Gaspard Mermillod (born at Carouge, Switzerland, 22 September 1824; died in Rome, 23 February 1892) was a Swiss Bishop of Lausanne and Cardinal.
Gaspard Mermillod (born at Carouge, Switzerland, 22 September 1824; died in Rome, 23 February 1892) was a Swiss Bishop of Lausanne and Cardinal.
Gilberto Agustoni
Gilberto Agustoni is a Swiss prelate, the former prefect of the Apostolic Signatura and a Cardinal-Deacon the Roman Catholic Church.
Gilberto Agustoni is a Swiss prelate, the former prefect of the Apostolic Signatura and a Cardinal-Deacon the Roman Catholic Church.
Henri Schwery
Henri Schwery is a Cardinal and Bishop Emeritus of Sion, Switzerland.
Henri Schwery is a Cardinal and Bishop Emeritus of Sion, Switzerland.
Infante Carlos, Duke of Calabria
Infante Carlos of Spain, Prince of the Two Sicilies, Duke of Calabria, KOGF, KGCHS is the son of Don Alfonso of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duke of Calabria and Princess Alicia of Bourbon-Parma.
Infante Carlos of Spain, Prince of the Two Sicilies, Duke of Calabria, KOGF, KGCHS is the son of Don Alfonso of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duke of Calabria and Princess Alicia of Bourbon-Parma.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer of 18th-century Romanticism of French expression.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer of 18th-century Romanticism of French expression.
Johann Rudolf Pfyffer von Altishofen
Johann Rudolf Pfyffer von Altishofen (1615?-17 May 1657) was the Commander of the Swiss Guard from 1652 to 1657 protecting Popes Innocent X and Alexander VII at the Vatican.
Johann Rudolf Pfyffer von Altishofen (1615?-17 May 1657) was the Commander of the Swiss Guard from 1652 to 1657 protecting Popes Innocent X and Alexander VII at the Vatican.
John Baptist Vincent de Paul Wehrle
John Baptist Vincent de Paul Wehrle, O.S.B. (December 19, 1855—November 2, 1941) was a Swiss-born prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
John Baptist Vincent de Paul Wehrle, O.S.B. (December 19, 1855—November 2, 1941) was a Swiss-born prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
Jörg Jenatsch
Jörg Jenatsch, commonly called Jürg or Jörg Jenatsch, was a Swiss political leader during the Thirty Years' War.
Jörg Jenatsch, commonly called Jürg or Jörg Jenatsch, was a Swiss political leader during the Thirty Years' War.
Karl Rudolf Graf von Buol-Schauenstein
Karl Rudolf Graf von Buol-Schauenstein (30 June 1760 – 23 October 1833) was Bishop of Chur in Graubünden, Switzerland (1794–1833) who also served as the last prince-bishop of Chur.
Karl Rudolf Graf von Buol-Schauenstein (30 June 1760 – 23 October 1833) was Bishop of Chur in Graubünden, Switzerland (1794–1833) who also served as the last prince-bishop of Chur.
Kaspar von Silenen
Kaspar von Silenen was the first commander or commandant of the Swiss Guards.
Kaspar von Silenen was the first commander or commandant of the Swiss Guards.
Louise of Savoy (nun)
The Blessed Louise of Savoy, O.S.C., was a member of the French royal family, who gave up a life of privilege and comfort to become a Poor Clare nun.
The Blessed Louise of Savoy, O.S.C., was a member of the French royal family, who gave up a life of privilege and comfort to become a Poor Clare nun.
Maurice Bavaud
Maurice Bavaud was a Roman Catholic Swiss citizen who in 1938 attempted to assassinate Adolf Hitler.
Maurice Bavaud was a Roman Catholic Swiss citizen who in 1938 attempted to assassinate Adolf Hitler.
Max Thurian
Brother Max Thurian (Geneva (Switzerland), 16 August 1921-Geneva (Switzerland), 15 August 1996) was the subprior of the Taizé community, an ecumenical monastic community in France.
Brother Max Thurian (Geneva (Switzerland), 16 August 1921-Geneva (Switzerland), 15 August 1996) was the subprior of the Taizé community, an ecumenical monastic community in France.
Michel Plancherel
Michel Plancherel was a Swiss mathematician.
Michel Plancherel was a Swiss mathematician.
Otto Stich
Otto Stich (born 10 January 1927) is a Swiss politician.
Otto Stich (born 10 January 1927) is a Swiss politician.
Pierre Bürcher
Pierre Bürcher is a Swiss prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, currently serving as bishop of Diocese of Reykjavík, Iceland.
Pierre Bürcher is a Swiss prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, currently serving as bishop of Diocese of Reykjavík, Iceland.
Pius Segmüller
Pius Segmüller is a Swiss politician and former commander of the Swiss Guard in the Vatican City.
Pius Segmüller is a Swiss politician and former commander of the Swiss Guard in the Vatican City.
Princess Maria Teresa of Bourbon-Two Sicilies (1867-1909)
Princess Maria Teresa Maddalena of Bourbon-Two Sicilies was the only child of Prince Louis of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Count of Trani and his wife Duchess Mathilde Ludovika in Bavaria.
Princess Maria Teresa Maddalena of Bourbon-Two Sicilies was the only child of Prince Louis of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Count of Trani and his wife Duchess Mathilde Ludovika in Bavaria.
Princess Maria Teresa of Bourbon-Two Sicilies (1867–1909)
Princess Maria Teresa Maddalena of Bourbon-Two Sicilies (Full Italian name: Principessa Maria Teresa Maddalena di Borbone delle Due Sicilie) (born 15 January 1867 in Zürich, Switzerland...
Princess Maria Teresa Maddalena of Bourbon-Two Sicilies (Full Italian name: Principessa Maria Teresa Maddalena di Borbone delle Due Sicilie) (born 15 January 1867 in Zürich, Switzerland...
Roger Federer
Roger Federer is a Swiss professional tennis player who held the ATP No. 1 position for a record 237 consecutive weeks from 2 February 2004 to 18 August 2008.
Roger Federer is a Swiss professional tennis player who held the ATP No. 1 position for a record 237 consecutive weeks from 2 February 2004 to 18 August 2008.
Theodosius Florentini
Theodosius Florentini (born at Münster, in the Grisons, Switzerland, 23 May 1808; died at Heiden, in Appenzell, 15 February 1865) was a Swiss Capuchin monk, a founder of Catholic religious order...
Theodosius Florentini (born at Münster, in the Grisons, Switzerland, 23 May 1808; died at Heiden, in Appenzell, 15 February 1865) was a Swiss Capuchin monk, a founder of Catholic religious order...