Elmar Mäder
Elmar Mäder | |
|---|---|
Mäder in 2008 | |
| 33rd Commander of the Pontifical Swiss Guard | |
| In office 8 November 2002 – 19 August 2008 | |
| Monarchs | John Paul II (2002–2005) Benedict XVI (2005–2008) |
| Preceded by | Pius Segmüller |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Anrig |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 July 1963 Henau, Switzerland |
| Spouse | Theresa Clochliger |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of St. Gallen University of Freiburg |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Vatican City |
| Branch/service | Pontifical Swiss Guard Swiss Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | Pontifical Swiss Guard |
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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.