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Alois Estermann

Colonel, 31st Commander of the Pontifical Swiss Guard (1954–1998)

  • Fame49.4
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia2.2K
Lived 1954–1998, aged 44Switzerland
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    16 languages
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  • Era
    1954–1998
    Aged 44
  • Awards
    3
    recognised works
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Updated 2026-06-21

Alois Estermann was a Swiss military officer. He served as the 31st Commander of the Pontifical Swiss Guard. Estermann and his wife were murdered in his apartment in Vatican City on 4 May 1998, the same day he was confirmed in his position after serving as acting commander for several months. His murderer, Vice Corporal Cédric Tornay, then killed himself. Estermann's death spawned numerous conspiracy theories.

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