**The Story of the Only Immortal in History – Count Saint Germain**
In the early 18th century, people lived an average of 30 to 35 years, and if they were lucky, they could reach 40. However, there was a strange man who seemed to never age, no matter how much time passed. While those around him grew old and weak, he remained the same as when he was young. This man was described as a master of conversation, able to converse extensively on everything from alchemy, philosophy to history. And if anyone asked him where he learned these things, the answer was simple: “I was there when it all happened.”
That man was Count Saint Germain – a mysterious figure who is said to have lived for more than 500 years, and many people even believe that he is still alive today. This is the strange story of the most famous immortal man in history.
### Ambiguous origins and mysterious identity
Compared to many other historical figures, Count Saint Germain is much more mysterious. No one knows exactly where he came from or even what he looked like. The most reliable source of his appearance is a 1783 engraving by the artist Nicolas Thomas.
His identity is further complicated by the fact that Saint Germain used a variety of aliases during his travels throughout Europe. Some say he was an Alsatian nobleman of Jewish origin, whose real name was Simon Wolf, born in Strasbourg in the late 17th or early 18th century. Others say he was a Spanish Jesuit priest named Amar. Others believe he was a Portuguese nobleman, with the title Marquis de Bmer. Others say Saint Germain claimed to be the son of Prince Francis II Rákóczi of Transylvania.
Whatever his origins, Saint Germain seemed to appear out of nowhere and quickly took the European elite by storm.
### The Time Traveler Between Dynasties
From 1737 to 1742, Saint Germain lived in Persia, where he learned goldsmithing and other skills. Upon his return to Europe, he became a regular visitor to royalty and the upper classes, thanks to his profound knowledge of science, history, and music, as well as his charming, incisive conversation.
Saint Germain was fluent in several languages: French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, English, Chinese, Latin, Arabic, Ancient Greek, and even Sanskrit – all of which he taught himself.
His fame grew as many nobles wrote of their strange encounters with the ageless count. In 1760, in Paris, a countess who had met Saint Germain in Venice in 1710 was amazed to see that he had not aged at all in 50 years. When she asked, he simply smiled and said, “I am very old, madam.” This ambiguous answer added to the mystery.
### Extraordinary Talents and Knowledge
Saint Germain’s list of skills was astounding. He was a skilled violinist, a master alchemist, a talented painter, and had a mobile laboratory wherever he went. He seemed to be infinitely wealthy but had no bank account. Many believed he could turn base metals into gold, but he never demonstrated it live. Saint Germain also claimed to be able to grow pearls and fuse many small diamonds into larger ones.
In addition to being a scientist and artist, he also joined many secret societies such as the Rosicrucians, the Freemasons, the Knights of Light, the Illuminati and the Order of Templars. The famous scientist Voltaire once called him “The Magic Man” – the one who never dies and knows everything.
### Secret Advisor of Kings
In 1750, Saint Germain became the secret diplomatic advisor to King Louis XV of France, playing an important role in secret negotiations with England, on the sidelines of the Seven Years’ War. However, his mystery and close relationship with the king made Saint Germain suspicious of many officials, especially the foreign minister Étienne François. Later, he gradually lost his position at court and left France.
However, Saint Germain continued to appear at important events, including warning Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette about the upcoming revolution.
### Death and Unbelievable Reappearances
According to official records, Saint Germain died in 1784 in Eckenförde, but that was not the end of it. He is said to have appeared in France in 1789, warning of the Revolution. In 1821, a mysterious man calling himself Major Fraser, who looked and knew exactly like Saint Germain, appeared in Germany. Even in the late 19th century, the famous mystic Helena Blavatsky claimed to have met and had her photograph taken with Saint Germain.
In 1972, a man named Richard Chanfray claimed to be Saint Germain, performing a demonstration of turning lead into gold on French television. Whatever the truth, the name Saint Germain is still associated with the legend of immortality.
Immortality and Time Travel Theories
There are three main theories surrounding Saint Germain:
Alchemy and the Philosopher’s Stone: Saint Germain may have discovered the Philosopher’s Stone, a treasure that allows him to turn metals into gold and grant immortality.
Time Travel: Some believe that he knew the secret of time travel, which is why he appears in different eras with the same appearance.
Curse of Immortality: Some theories link him to the Cursed Jew, who was cursed by Jesus to wander forever.
Myth or distorted truth?
Some researchers believe that the Saint Germain legend was exaggerated by comedians and impostors. They argue that the story of Saint Germain is no different from the legend of Paul Revere, which was distorted by patriotic poems.
In any case, the mystery of Count Saint Germain remains one of the most fascinating anecdotes in European history. He appeared, amazed the world, then disappeared without a trace. Was he truly immortal, or was he just a genius who lived a long and extraordinary life? That, perhaps history still has no answer.
