# Count of St. Germain — The Humbugs of the World character guide

> Count of St. Germain in The Humbugs of the World by P. T. Barnum.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Count de St. Germain, St. Germain

**First appearance:** 0050-xxxix

## Who they are

A polished adventurer who claimed centuries of life, charmed European courts, and never explained where the diamonds or the years came from.

## Relationships

### [Count Alessandro di Cagliostro](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/count_alessandro_di_cagliostro)

_rivalry_

Cagliostro and the Count of St. Germain are rival occultists and charlatans, each claiming supernatural powers.

### [Louis de Rohan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/louis_de_rohan)

_social_

The Count of St. Germain and Louis de Rohan move in similar aristocratic and occult circles, likely as acquaintances.

## In the story

### [Part VIII: Adventurers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/chapters/part-viii-adventurers)

A mysterious adventurer known for his claims of immortality and alchemical powers, who captivated European courts.

### [Count Cagliostro](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/chapters/xl)

Mentioned as a fellow humbug whom Cagliostro visited in Westphalia or Schleswig.

### [XLII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/chapters/xlii)

The central figure of the chapter, described as a sage, prophet, magician, and magnificent humbug with claims of immortality, alchemy, and clairvoyance.

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