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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:church
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gptkbp:affiliation
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gptkb:Holy_See
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gptkbp:age
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minimum 19 years
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gptkbp:annual_event
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swearing-in ceremony
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:military_officer
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gptkbp:cultural_events
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Vatican ceremonies
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gptkbp:cultural_heritage
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Swiss traditions
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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symbol of loyalty to the Pope
iconic representation of Vatican security.
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gptkbp:founded
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1506
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gptkbp:frequency
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2 years minimum
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gptkbp:has_role
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guarding the Vatican
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:church
gptkb:Apostolic_Palace
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gptkbp:height
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minimum 174 cm
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gptkbp:historical_documentation
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archives in Vatican City
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gptkbp:historical_event
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Battle of the Swiss Guard 1527
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gptkbp:historical_impact
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influence on Vatican security policies
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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defending the Pope since the Renaissance
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gptkbp:historical_source
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mentioned in various historical texts
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Papal Swiss Guard
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gptkbp:known_for
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colorful uniforms
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gptkbp:language
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gptkb:Italian
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gptkbp:leadership
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Papal Swiss Guard commander
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gptkbp:legacy
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defenders of the Pope
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gptkbp:members
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approximately 135
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gptkbp:military_rank
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gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:motto
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gptkb:Custos_Pacis
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gptkbp:notable_battle
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combat and discipline
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gptkbp:notable_event
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gptkb:Sack_of_Rome_1527
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gptkbp:origin
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gptkb:Swiss_mercenaries
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:church
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gptkbp:primary_function
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personal security
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gptkbp:public_perception
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highly respected
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gptkbp:recognizes
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elite guard unit
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gptkbp:recruitment
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Swiss citizens
between 19 and 30
application and interview
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gptkbp:religion
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gptkb:church
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gptkbp:role
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protecting the Pope
participating in papal events
representing the Vatican's sovereignty
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gptkbp:service_type
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must be unmarried
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gptkbp:symbol
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crossed swords
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gptkbp:tradition
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Papal audience participation
swearing an oath of loyalty
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gptkbp:training
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gptkb:Switzerland
3 months
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gptkbp:uniform
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Renaissance style
blue, yellow, and red
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