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These people have all verifiably made claims of immortality, or at least lifespans of indefinite reach.
These people have all verifiably made claims of immortality, or at least lifespans of indefinite reach.
* [[Count of St. Germain]] (d. 1784), a mysterious noble and alchemist. In his writings, he claimed to be centuries old along with other fanciful claims. Various occultic and religious organizations have adopted him, with some claiming he is alive today.
* [[Count of St. Germain]] (d. 1784), a [[mysterious]] noble and [[alchemist]]. In his writings, he claimed to be centuries old along with other fanciful claims. Various [[occult]]ic and religious organizations have adopted him, with some claiming he is alive today.
* Leonard "Live-Forever" Jones (1797–1868), an eccentric who ran for President of the United States in every election between the late 1840s and 1860s on a platform of immortality. He believed that [[mortality]] was simply a matter of poor morals, and with prayer anyone could live forever.[2]
* Leonard "Live-Forever" Jones (1797–1868), an eccentric who ran for President of the United States in every election between the late 1840s and 1860s on a platform of immortality. He believed that [[mortality]] was simply a matter of poor morals, and with prayer anyone could live forever.[2]
* Alex Chiu (b. 1971), developer of a "Magnetic Immortality Device." He purports that his magnetic rings, if worn correctly every night, will allow anyone to live forever.[3]
* Alex Chiu (b. 1971), developer of a "Magnetic Immortality Device." He purports that his magnetic rings, if worn correctly every night, will allow anyone to live forever.[3]