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The Count claimed to be a son of Francis II Rákóczi, the Prince of Transylvania, possibly legitimate, possibly by Duchess Violante Beatrice of Bavaria. This would account for his wealth and fine education. It also explains why kings would accept him as one of their own. The will of Francis II Rákóczi mentions his eldest son, Leopold George, who was believed to have died at the age of four. The speculation is that his identity was safeguarded as a protective measure from the persecutions against the Hapsburg dynasty. In fact, all the siblings may have adopted new names and identities for security.
He was educated in Italy by the last of Medicis, Gian Gastone, his mother's brother-in-law. It is believed that he was a student at the University of Siena. He appears to have begun to be known under the title of the Count of St Germain during the early 1740s.
He was educated in Italy by the last of Medicis, Gian Gastone, his mother's brother-in-law. It is believed that he was a student at the University of Siena. He appears to have begun to be known under the title of the Count of St Germain during the early 1740s.
http://www.geni.com/people/Comte-de-Saint-Germain/6000000023311624274?through=6000000008107038221
Rakoczi, Bathory, Hessen-Kassel
http://www.geni.com/family-tree/index/6000000023311624274
Rakoczi, Bathory, Hessen-Kassel
http://www.geni.com/family-tree/index/6000000023311624274
Half brother to Thokoly explains that connection.
Prince Rakoczi
Prince Rakoczi
Charlotte is my 9th cousin 9x, but this line also reveals her relations
not only with Hessen-Wanfried, but Prince Karl Hessen-Kassel,
who hosted SG near the Danish border at Louisenlund.
Princess Rakoczi
not only with Hessen-Wanfried, but Prince Karl Hessen-Kassel,
who hosted SG near the Danish border at Louisenlund.
Princess Rakoczi
Her tree shows her as a direct descent from Hessen-Kassel,
and the same would be true of her children.
and the same would be true of her children.
Thomas's connection with the living family is Gyorgy - from there the two lines of cousin descents are co-lateral. Both lines share Charlotte and Ferenc as MRCA [most recent common ancestors].
Siblings
Siblings