Saint Germain- The Immortal Count
He was an amazing alchemist who allegedly understood the secret of eternal life. He enjoyed the company of the rich and famous for hundreds of years ... and some believe he is still alive…
We do not know neither the place nor the time of his birth, and the circumstances under which he officially died probably were completely fabricated. Its origin remains a mystery, as well as the source of his incredible experience and education. So, who was (or still is) Comte de Saint Germain?
Hanging Around With Christ
According to the data, he was born somewhere at the end of the 17th century, although some believe that he lived in the time of Christ! He appeared many times throughout history - even as recently, during 70s of the twentieth century. The strangest thing is he still looks like he was 45 years old. He knew lots of famous personalities in European history, such as, for example, Casanova, Madame de Pompadour, Voltaire, King Louis XV, Catherine the Great, Anton Mesmer. Russian writer Alexander Pushkin mentioned him in his short story "The Queen of Spades."
When the man who later became known as Saint-Germain actually born, we just cannot determine with certainty, although many indicators suggest that he was born around 1690 years. The most widespread belief says that he was born as the son of the widow of Charles II of Spain and Count Adanero. His mother was an inspiration for the novel character Maria Anna of Pfalz-Neuburg, the main character in the Victor Hugo’s famous drama Ruy Blas, written in 1838 for a month.
Alchemy
However, they all almost unanimously agree with the fact that Count St.Germain knew about the secrets of alchemy, the mysterious "science", which goal is control of the elements. The ultimate goal was discovery of a "philosopher's stone", a substance which added to some of the basic metals can create pure silver or gold. Moreover, this magical substance could be used in the beverage that would treat all diseases, protect from all diseases in the future and allow eternal life to those who drank it. It is believed that the Count St.Germain managed to discover the secrets of alchemy.
Aristocrats of that time were fascinated with his knowledge of science and history, musical talent, his charm, and rhetoric. He was fluent in many languages, including French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and English, and he also knew the Chinese, Latin, Arabic and even ancient Greek and Sanskrit.
It is possible that his incredible skills of rapid learning guide people around him to see that the count is a man of exceptional ability, but an anecdote from 1760, launched the idea that he could be immortal.
In Paris, the Countess von Gergy heard that the Count Saint-Germain came to the reception at Madame de Pompadour, mistress of French King Louis XV. An elderly countess interested for the visit because she knew the Count since their meeting, fifty years earlier, in Venice in 1710, under the name Marquis de Montferrat. When she met him again, she was struck by the fact that the Count Saint-Germain is not an old man. She did not believe he is the same she met in the Venice.
Suicide
Count answered that he lived in Venice at the turn of the centuries, and that he met with her then. Surprised countess said that was impossible because in that case Count would have at least a hundred years. The count stated, with mysterious smile, that he is old more than anyone can imagine. It was a beginning of the legend of the immortal count.
The most recent appearance of a man who claimed to be the Count Saint-Germain was in Paris in 1972, when Richard Chanfray said that he is legendary Count. He appeared on French television, and to confirm his statements, he used using a gas stove in front of the cameras, apparently turned lead into gold. Richard Chanfray in 1983 committed suicide.
