the negotiations, Louis XIV had taken the opportunity to expand his influence in Italy, portraying himself as the protector of the Italian principles. Because of that, he forced the Pope, always in the context of repairs for the Corsican Guard affair, to return Castro and Ronciglione to the Duke of Parma and to compensate Francesco II d'Este, Duke of Modena, for his rights over Comacchio. See also Swiss Guards Papal Army Military of Vatican City Noble Guard (Vatican) Palatine Guard Pontifical Swiss Guard Papal Zouaves Corps of Gendarmerie of Vatican City References Sources External links Associu di a guardia papale, a Corsican association devoted to the history of the Guardia Corsa (in French and Corsican) Les Corses au service des souverains pontifes (in French) 17th century in the Papal States Former guards regiments History of Corsica History of Rome Mercenary units and formations of the Early Modern era Military units and formations established in 1603 Military units and formations disestablished in 1662 Papal States military personnel 1603 establishments in the Papal States 1662 disestablishments in the Papal States Expatriate military units and formations