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Count of Saint Germain
A man who never aged. Who appeared across centuries. Who claimed to be 500 years old. Who knew impossible secrets. The Count of Saint Germain—immortal, time traveler, or the greatest charlatan in history?
1710 - Present?
Europe
1000+ witnesses
The Count of Saint Germain was an enigmatic figure in 18th-century Europe, claimed by some to be immortal or a time traveler.
The Man
According to documented accounts:
The Count was:
- Of unknown origin
- Appeared not to age
- Spoke many languages perfectly
- A skilled musician and artist
- Claimed to be centuries old
- Known throughout European courts
His Claims
The Count reportedly:
- Claimed to be 500 years old
- Knew historical figures personally
- Had the Philosopher’s Stone
- Could transmute metals
- Had the elixir of life
Documented Encounters
He was seen by:
- Voltaire
- Casanova
- Louis XV of France
- Frederick the Great
- Multiple European royals
The Mystery
Strange aspects:
- No one saw him eat
- He never seemed to age
- He had impossible knowledge
- He disappeared and reappeared
- Multiple sightings after his “death” in 1784
Reported Sightings After Death
Claims of seeing him:
- 1785 in Germany
- 1789 in France
- 1821 in India
- Various times into the 20th century
- Theosophists claim he’s still alive