Profos
Profos (also Profoss, formerly Profoss, Provost, Profot) designates one
- Military officials responsible for criminal matters see Profos (military)
- Keeper of the dungeon at universities
- the mayor in Scotland
The term came from the Dutch provoost (from Latin propositus or praepositus 'superior') via the French prévôté into German around 1500.
Profos is the surname of the following person:
- Brigitte Profos (* 1943), Swiss politician (SP)
- Felix Profos (* 1969), Swiss composer
See also:
