Another Story About Immortal Count

Europe in the 18th century was full of romantic stories, legends and mystery, but one was unique - the legend of the Count Saint Germain, who came out of nowhere, with no past and no name, and became a prominent figure in the French court. From time to time he appeared throughout Europe, then again disappeared, leaving behind only rumors and stories: Count was immortal, he had the elixir of life, he was a Rosicrucian (member of the esoteric-mystical society), a spy, a Freemason (Mason) incognito king ...And much more.

Despite the fact that he lived at a time when various events and people were already well documented, life of Count Saint Germain remains a mystery. Its true origin was never revealed, and while some claim that he died long time ago, others still believe he is alive, and some even claim that they saw him at the present days.

Who was the Count of St. Germain?

The story of the Count of St. Germain begins in London, when he was first mentioned in 1745 in a letter that Horace Walpole sent to Horace Mann. In the letter is stated that the mysterious man was two years in captivity, and he was described as someone who has a lot of valuable things, someone who has no name, who has never been with a woman ... "He sings, plays the violin beautifully, compose, he is crazy and not very smart. He has been called Italian, a Spaniard, a Pole, a priest, a noble... "

After that, the Count is accused of espionage, but due the absence of any evidence, he was released. In London, he stayed for a while, where he continued to compose and play.

About a year after his was released, Count of St. Germain was gone - and then 12 years after this, he showed up at the French court at Versailles, where he gave the country 'excellent fabric. In France kept only two years (1758 - 1760) - but for that short time, he attracted a lot of attention. Together with his equally mysterious battler Roger, has visited salons and people describing conversations with him as witty, extravagant and based on extensive knowledge of history. He was never seen eating in public, regularly 'consumed' his diamonds, and he stated he was old two centuries. He spoke several languages fluently and played the violin and harpsichord.