Nicolas Flamel

Nicolas Flamel, a French scrivener and manuscript seller, developed a posthumous reputation as an alchemist, largely due to legends surrounding his supposed work on the philosopher's stone. While many tales accrued to his name, leading some to believe he was a 17th-century editorial creation, later discoveries of official documents, including his marriage contract and will, have substantiated his life. However, the works published under his name remain disputed, often described as "attributed to" rather than definitively written by him.