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Dec 11, 2016 5:33 PM
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So I just bought the first 3 volumes of D Gray-Man (really enjoying it btw) and it says in the character notes for the M.E. that he is based off of a man who actually existed, one who described himself as the 'Alchemist Who Travels Time.' He was a total rennaissance man, a prophet, and is still said to be alive somewhere in this world (quasi immortal)

Does anyone have any idea who the fuck Katsura Hoshino is talking about?
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Dec 15, 2016 12:41 PM
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I just googled the 'Alchemist Who Travels Time' and the Count of St. Germain popped up in a bunch of the results. Wikipedia says he used a bunch of different titles and created fantasies, including him being 500 years old. The DGM wiki also mentions that the ME was most likely based off the Count, and that he was also known as Nicolas Flamel.
Dec 15, 2016 6:12 PM
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oh, nice! I'll probably read the wikipedia on him later. Thanks for looking it up!
I CELEBRATE myself,
And what I assume you shall assume,
For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you.
Dec 22, 2016 7:41 PM
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You're welcome! I've been reading DGM for over 8 years now, so it was nice learning some new trivia.
Dec 23, 2016 11:55 AM
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There seems to be obviously Marie Poppins too among the inspirations :p

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