Julien Origas
French Rosicrucian
Julien Origas (27 March 1920 – 20 August 1983), sometimes known by his alias Humbert de Frankenbourg, was a French Rosicrucian. In his 20s, he was sentenced to prison by the French government for collaborating with the Nazi occupation, for which he received several years in prison, though he was amnestied after serving two. Following his release from prison, he became interested in esotericism, and joined AMORC, a large Rosicrucian organization.
He later split from the organization following criticism over ties Origas had with neo-Nazi groups and ideas, and other more controversial occult organizations. Alongside Raymond Bernard, another French esotericist, he founded the Renewed Order of the Temple, a neo-Templar order close to AMORC; after Bernard left the organization he was the sole leader. The group became increasingly apocalyptic following its independence from AMORC.
Early life
Julien Origas was born 27 March 1920. He was of Alsatian origin, born in Breitenbach, Bas-Rhin, in France. He was an office worker in the factories of the Matford manufacturing company in Strasbourg. During World War II, the workers of the company evacuated to Bordeaux, where Origas went as well, before he became a driver and interpreter for the Nazi Organisation Todt in Rochefort during the occupation.
During the German occupation, Origas worked for the Gestapo, the specifics of the position and why are disputed.
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