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Scrambles Amongst the Alps in the Years 1860–69 · Character

Petrus

A guide who accompanied Whymper on the first ascent of the Grand Cornier.

minor

Also known as J. Petrus

First appearance: xiii the first ascent of the grand cornier

Petrus first appears in 0017 xiii the first ascent of the grand cornier.

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