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Palatine Guard

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

Title of the papal guard established by Pope Pius IX, 1850. Its duties in the papal service are directed by the majordomo and the high chamberlain (maestro di camera). The members arc all Roman citizens and receive no remuneration for their services except a stipend for their uniform.

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Entry for 'Palatine Guard'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​p/palatine-guard.html. 1910.