Blaise de Vigenère in Longleaf Pine Preserve Mystery Cache
Hidden : 3/4/2012
Difficulty:
4 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Welcome to Longleaf Pine Preserve!



Do NOT go to the published coordinates!



Well defined trail, a little sandy in a few areas, a little wet in others, but mostly hard-pack and short grass...best done on a bike or horse due to the distance. Always bring plenty of water and snacks when heading this far out...and let a friend know where you're going and when to expect you back.




Blaise de Vigenère (April 5, 1523–1596) was a French diplomat and cryptographer.


Vigenère was born in the village of Saint-Pourçain. At age 17 he entered the diplomatic service, and remained there for 30 years, retiring in 1570. Five years into his career he was sent to the Diet of Worms as a very junior secretary. At age 24, he entered the service of the Duke of Nevers. In 1549 he visited Rome on a two-year diplomatic mission, and again in 1566. On both trips, he came in contact both with books on cryptography and cryptologists themselves. When Vigenère retired aged 47, he donated his 1,000 livres a year income to the poor in Paris. He married a Marie Varé.

Final location is:

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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