Johann Rudolf Pfyffer von Altishofen

Male, Deceased Person

1615 – 1657

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Who was Johann Rudolf Pfyffer von Altishofen?

Johann Rudolf Pfyffer von Altishofen was the Commander of the Swiss Guard from 1652 to 1657 protecting Popes Innocent X and Alexander VII in Rome.

He was the suspected illegitimate son of Pope Innocent X and died supposedly of dysentery; his death is considered to be suspicious.

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Born
1615
Nationality
  • Switzerland
Died
May 17, 1657

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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