the Swiss Guard

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Catholic_Church
gptkbp:age_restriction between 19 and 30
gptkbp:annual_event Swiss Guard Day
gptkbp:armament halberds
gptkbp:budget funded by Vatican City
gptkbp:ceremonial_role guarding the Pope during public events
gptkbp:color_scheme blue, yellow, and red
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Colonel_Christoph_Graf
gptkb:Colonel_of_the_Swiss_Guard
gptkbp:cultural_events Swiss Guard Anniversary
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired art and literature
gptkbp:cultural_symbol Vatican security
gptkbp:established 1506
gptkbp:famous_event gptkb:Pope
changing of the guard
swearing-in ceremony
gptkbp:head feathered helmets
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Apostolic_Palace
gptkb:Vatican_City
gptkbp:height at least 174 cm
gptkbp:historical_documentation gptkb:Swiss_Guard_Act_of_1506
gptkbp:historical_event gptkb:Papal_Assassination_Attempt_1981
gptkbp:historical_role defending the Pope
gptkbp:historical_significance longest-serving military unit in the Vatican
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Swiss Guard
gptkbp:international_recognition recognized as a unique military unit
gptkbp:language_spoken gptkb:Italian
gptkbp:motto Custos et Servitor
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Sack_of_Rome_1527
gptkbp:notable_member gptkb:Pope_Julius_II
gptkbp:number_of_members approximately 135
gptkbp:open_to_public high during papal events
gptkbp:operating_hours 24/7
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Swiss_mercenaries
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Vatican_City
gptkbp:primary_role protecting the Pope
gptkbp:recruitment Swiss citizens only
gptkbp:relationship_with_pope close and loyal
gptkbp:religion_requirement Catholic
gptkbp:training military training in Switzerland
25 weeks
gptkbp:training_programs gptkb:Vatican_City
gptkbp:uniform historical Renaissance style
gptkbp:women's_team not allowed
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Vatican
gptkb:Vatican_City
gptkb:Vatican_City_State
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4