Classification: Legendary & Supernatural Humanoids

Temporal Range: 13th to 18th Century (unsubstantiated)

Geographic Range: Across Europe

Diet: The finest food and the finest wine

Horde: Wretched Mortals

While Byron may have been described as “mad, bad, and dangerous to know,” we’d like to adapt this phrase for the Count of St. Germain: “immortal, mysterious, and impossible to know.” Voltaire referred to him as a “Wonderman,” remarking that “he is a man who does not die, and who knows everything.” But who exactly is this enigmatic socialite?

The Count of St. Germain has no origin story. His birthplace, real name, and date of birth remain a mystery. He simply appeared among Europe’s elite in the 17th century, claiming to be over 500 years old. He insisted he could not die and amazed those around him with his extraordinary skills and talents.

Fluent in at least four or five languages, he was also a gifted musician. Not only did he play the violin and sing beautifully, but he also composed a large body of music. With every account we read, he sounds more and more like Anne Rice’s vampire Lestat. But rest assured, he is real. The fact that so many prominent figures in musical and art history confirmed meeting him only adds to his mystique.

Though a death certificate exists from the late 18th century, there is still no evidence of when he was born. His age at death is impossible to determine, and given how well he concealed his identity, even the death certificate itself cannot be fully verified. For all we know, the Count of St. Germain may still be wandering the earth, composing sonatas and charming celebrated artists.

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