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Petermann Etterlin (c. 1430/40 – c. 1509) was born inLucerne,Switzerland, as the son ofEgloff Etterlin, who served as chronicler of the city of Lucerne from 1427 to 1453.[1] Although his parents had destined him for an ecclesiastical career, Etterlin never became aclergyman.[1] In 1464, Etterlin was appointed copyist of the city of Lucerne.[1]
Etterlin’s military career began in 1468 when he joined the army of theSwiss Confederation at the siege ofWaldshut.[1] During a temporary exile from the city of Lucerne, Etterlin participated in the battles ofGrandson,Murten andNancy during theBurgundian Wars (Müller 397). In 1477, he was involved in a campaign againstLorraine.[1]
After his return to his hometown in 1477, Etterlin was appointed the post of chancellor of the city of Lucerne.[1] In 1495, after his promotion to the position of chronicler of the city of Lucerne, Etterlin joined the leading French-minded party.[1] From 1493 to 1501, Etterlin is reported to have made several journeys toFrance.[1]
Towards the end of his life, Etterlin embarked upon writing hisChronicle of the Swiss Confederation (German:Kronika von der loblichen Eydtgenossenschaft).[1] According to Müller, Petermann Etterlin died in Lucerne in 1509, only two years after the completion of his monumental work.[1]
