This was never explored in the book but was probably because he wanted gain an achievement in alchemy or because he wanted to be immortal and rich.
Nicolas and Perenelle Flamel lived in Devon.
In "Harry Potter and the Philosophers/Sorcerers Stone" Harry went to the library to search in the restricted section for information on Nicolas Flamel.
Devon.
Nicolas Flamel.
Nicolas Flamel.
Nicolas Flamel who was 665.
I think you mean Nicolas Flamel; he was a 14th century scriviner and manuscript seller who, after his death, had a reputation as a alchemist.
Nicolas Flamel's wife was called Perenelle Flamel. She was around 658 years old and died in 1992 after the philosopher's stone was destroyed.
That alchemist is Nicolas Flamel.
Nicolas Flamel. Him and his wife used the Elixir to extend their life.
The creator and only known owner of a philosopher's stone in the Harry Potter series was Nicolas Flamel. The stone was destroyed at the end of the first book to prevent Lord Voldemort from stealing it and returning to power.
You use the invisibility cloak to find the book about Nicolas Flamel.