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HISTORY

CRITICAL

OF NICOLAS FLAMEL

AND

OF PERNELLE HIS WIFE.

PART ONE.

CHAPTER ONE.

An overview of the character of Flamel and Pernelle.

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It has not been possible for us to discover with certainty the origin and the place of birth of Nicolas Flamel. The records The original French actes refers to legal deeds, certificates, and official registry entries. concerning this famous man, although numerous at St. Jacques This refers to the church of Saint-Jacques-de-la-Boucherie in Paris. Flamel was a significant benefactor to this parish, and it became the primary repository for documents related to his life and legacy.