About Pius Segmüller
Born 1952. Pius Segmüller is a Swiss politician and military officer.
Pius Segmüller (born 8 March 1952) is a Swiss politician and former commander of the Swiss Guard in the Vatican City (1998-2002). Segmüller was appointed Commander of the Swiss Guard following the death of Alois Estermann.
Segmüller took office on 1 August 1998, nearly three months after the tragic events of May 4, when Commander Alois Estermann, his wife, and a young Swiss Guard from Valais named Cédric Tornay died.
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Who is Pius Segmüller?
Commander of the Swiss Guard
When was Pius Segmüller born?
Pius Segmüller was born on 8 March 1952 in St. Gallen.
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Pius Segmüller is a politician and military officer.
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Pius Segmüller is Swiss.
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