Saint germain wikipedia

The Count of St. He rose to prominence in the European high society of the midth century due to his works and interests. He associated himself with some of the top contemporary figures, including Casanova , Voltaire and Mozart.

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The count used a variety of names and titles, including the Marquess of Montferrat Fr. Marquis de Montferrat , Count Bellamarre Fr. Comte Bellamarre , Knight Schoening Fr. Prinz Ragoczy. He appears to have begun to be known under the title of the Count of St Germain during the early s. He is said to have made far-fetched claims such as being years old , [ 5 ] leading Voltaire to dub him "the Wonderman", and that "he is a man who does not die, and who knows everything".

The count's birth and background remain obscure; nothing is known with certainty of his origins. The will of Francis II mentions Leopold George, his eldest son, who was believed to have died at the age of four.