1 Nicolas Flamel was a real French Alchemist believed in legend to have created the Philosopher's Stone. 2  He was born about 1330 and died in 1418. 3  There is no proof that he achieved immortality with his wife Perenelle, but a few have claimed to have seen him throughout the centuries.agical skills and abilities. 1  Alchemy: Nicolas Flamel was a very accomplished alchemist, possibly the greatest in history, as he had created the holy grail of alchemy — the Philosopher's Stone. 2  Magic: Nicolas Flamel was a talented wizard, although his abilities were not as great as those of Albus Dumbledore.