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Count of Saint Germain
The Count of Saint Germain was a mysterious 18th-century figure who claimed to be centuries old, spoke many languages, and never aged. He appeared at European courts for decades looking the same age. Some believe he discovered immortality. Reported sightings continued long after his 'death' in 1784.
1710 - Present
Europe
100+ witnesses
The man who claimed to be immortal.
The Count
Who he was:
- Appeared 1740s Europe
- Claimed ancient knowledge
- Never aged
- Multiple skills
- Unknown origin
His Claims
What he said:
- 300-500 years old
- Knew Jesus Christ
- Created diamonds
- Elixir of life
- Multiple identities
The Evidence
What was observed:
- Spoke 12 languages
- Appeared for decades
- Same age always
- Musical virtuoso
- Alchemist knowledge
His Associates
Who knew him:
- Louis XV trusted him
- Casanova met him
- Voltaire mentioned him
- European aristocracy
- Mystery to all
His Death?
1784:
- Supposedly died
- In Germany
- But sightings continued
- 1821 reported
- 1900s claimed
The Legend
What remains:
- Immortality stories
- Theosophical figure
- Conspiracy theories
- Still “seen” today
- Ascended master?