[DOC] [TLE] Swiss Guard - Wikipedia [PAR] Swiss Guards are the Swiss soldiers who have served as guards at foreign 
European courts since the late 15th century. In addition to small household and 
palace units, Swiss mercenary regiments ... They were considered the most 
effective mercenaries of the 15th century, until their battle-drill was improved 
upon by the... [DOC] [TLE] Papal States - Wikipedia [PAR] The Papal States were territories in the Italian Peninsula under the sovereign 
direct rule of the pope, from the 8th century until 1870. They were among the 
major states of Italy from roughly the 8th century until ... Roman Republic (19th 
century) ... Only Lazio, including Rome, remained under the Pope's temporal 
control. [DOC] [TLE] Free Flashcards about WORLD RELIGIONS - StudyStack [PAR] EUROPEAN MERCENARIES OF THE 15TH-19TH-C., THEY NOW EXIST ONLY 
TO PROTECT THE POPE, SWISS GUARD. EVERY GOOD MUSLIM IS... [DOC] [TLE] Swiss_guard : dfinition de Swiss_guard et synonymes de ... [PAR] The Papal Swiss Guard (now located in the Vatican City State), was founded in 
1506 and is the only Swiss Guard that still exists. ... they were considered the 
most powerful troops of the 15th century, until their methods ... 2 Swiss 
constitutional prohibition; 3 Swiss Guards in other European states; 4 Pontifical 
Swiss Guard. [DOC] [TLE] 6 Legendary Mercenary Armies From History - History Lists [PAR] Jun 29, 2015 ... Between 1363 and 1388, they fought both for and against the Pope, the city of ... 
list 6 Legendary Mercenary Armies Swiss Guard Are Sworn In Today, the Swiss 
Guard is known as striped-uniformed protectors of the Pope in the ... adventurers 
fought in Europe's armies between the 15th and 19th centuries. [DOC] [TLE] papalswissguard photos on Flickr | Flickr [PAR] The Swiss guards in the Vatican are in charge of protecting the pope, and the 
areas ... City, was founded in 1506 and is the only Swiss Guard that still exists 
today. ... and palace guards at foreign European courts since the late 15th 
century. ... of France, Spain and Naples up to the 19th century (see Swiss 
Mercenaries). [DOC] [TLE] A Brief History of the Mercenary - Soldier of Fortune - and Contractors. [PAR] Images of Gallowglass fighting as mercenaries in European mainland armies ... 
various armies, notably those of France, Spain and Naples up to the 19th century. 
... in the Vatican was founded in 1506 and is the only Swiss Guard that still exists. 
... They boarded their ships and set sail for America on the 15th February 1776. [DOC] [TLE] The Swiss Guard - History - La Santa Sede [PAR] In fact as allies of Pope Julius II in 1512 they helped to shape Italy's destiny and 
were ... In those times, when to be a mercenary soldier was a commonplace ... 
When, at the end of the 15th century, with Charles VIII the Italian Wars began, ... 
the Cantons would benefit from the protection of the most powerful European 
prince. [DOC] [TLE] Swiss Guard in Europe Forum - Angus Macinnes - Yuku [PAR] Aug 31, 2007 ... The Papal Swiss Guard in the Vatican was founded in 1506 and is the only Swiss 
Guard that still exists. In the 18th century several other Swiss... [DOC] [TLE] Pontifical Swiss Guard photos on Flickr | Flickr [PAR] Flickr photos, groups, and tags related to the "Pontifical Swiss Guard" Flickr tag. ... 
guards, and palace guards at foreign European courts since the late 15th century
. ... in the Vatican was founded in 1506 and is the only Swiss Guard that still 
exists. ... Not only are they responsible for the security of the Pope and the 
Apostolic... [DOC] [TLE] Vatican travel guide - Wikitravel [PAR] An elegant district laid out in the late 19th century, it was designed to house ... On 
September 20, 1870, the Papal States ceased to exist when Rome itself ... they 
were created by one of the Guard's commanders, Jules Repond, in the ... a lot of 
European rulers, regularly employed Swiss mercenaries since the 15th century. [DOC] [TLE] The Crusades - Conservapedia [PAR] Sep 9, 2016 ... Late Middle

Question: European mercenaries of the 15th to 19th c., they now exist only to protect the pope
Answer: the Swiss Guard