Historical Personalities From the Reincarnation Test

Curious about which historical figure you were in a past life?

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

Jan Hus

A Czech priest, philosopher, reformer, and master at Charles University in Prague. He was a key predecessor to the Protestant Reformation.

principled courageous intellectual devout

Jan Hus challenged the authority of the Catholic Church and advocated for reforms. He was condemned as a heretic and burned at the stake.

Hus's death sparked the Hussite Wars in Bohemia, as his followers fought to defend his religious teachings.

14th–15th century (1369–1415 AD)

Jan Žižka

A Czech general and Hussite leader, Jan Žižka was a brilliant military strategist who never lost a battle despite being blind in both eyes.

strategic resilient innovative fearless

Žižka pioneered the use of wagon forts and gunpowder weapons in warfare, which allowed his forces to defeat much larger armies during the Hussite Wars.

Žižka's innovative tactics and leadership made him a national hero in the Czech Republic, and his legacy is celebrated in numerous monuments and works of art.

15th century (1360–1424 AD)

Jane Austen

A beloved English novelist, Austen's works, such as 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Sense and Sensibility,' explore themes of love, class, and morality.

perceptive witty creative insightful

Austen wrote six major novels, all of which remain classics of English literature. She often wrote about the lives of women in Regency England.

Austen published her novels anonymously, with the byline 'By a Lady.' Her identity as the author was only revealed after her death.

Regency era (1775–1817)

Jean-Jacques Dessalines

A leader of the Haitian Revolution, Jean-Jacques Dessalines was instrumental in Haiti's independence from France and became the first ruler of the independent nation.

resilient revolutionary charismatic authoritative

Dessalines declared Haiti's independence in 1804 and became its first emperor, but his rule was marked by brutality and internal conflict.

Dessalines' legacy is complex; he is celebrated as a hero of Haitian independence but also criticized for his harsh methods and authoritarian rule.

18th–19th century (1758–1806 AD)

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

A Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer of the 18th century. His political philosophy influenced the Enlightenment in Europe and aspects of the French Revolution.

philosophical idealistic expressive controversial

Rousseau's 'The Social Contract' argued for the sovereignty of the people and the importance of individual freedom.

Rousseau's personal life was marked by controversy, including his decision to abandon his children to orphanages.

18th century (1712–1778 AD)

Jean-Paul Sartre

A French philosopher, playwright, and novelist, Sartre was a leading figure in existentialism and a vocal advocate for political and social change.

intellectual rebellious visionary principled

Sartre's philosophy emphasized individual freedom and responsibility, as outlined in his work 'Being and Nothingness.'

Sartre declined the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1964, stating that he did not want to be 'institutionalized.'

20th century (Existentialism)

Joan of Arc

A heroine of France and military leader, Joan of Arc led the French army to victory during the Hundred Years' War, guided by her divine visions.

brave devout determined inspiring

Joan was only 17 when she led the French army to victory at Orléans. She was later captured, tried for heresy, and burned at the stake at age 19.

Joan claimed to hear voices from saints and angels, which guided her actions. She was canonized as a saint in 1920, nearly 500 years after her death.

Late Middle Ages (1412–1431)

Joan of Kent

Known as the 'Fair Maid of Kent,' Joan was an English noblewoman who became the Princess of Wales through her marriage to Edward, the Black Prince.

charismatic resilient influential controversial

Joan's life was marked by scandal, including two secret marriages and accusations of bigamy. Despite this, she was a beloved figure in the English court.

Joan was the mother of Richard II, who became king of England at the age of 10, and she played a significant role in his early reign.

14th century (1328–1385 AD)

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

A literary giant of the German Enlightenment, Goethe was a poet, playwright, and novelist whose works like 'Faust' and 'The Sorrows of Young Werther' have had a lasting impact on world literature.

creative expressive profound visionary

Goethe was also a scientist, contributing to the fields of botany and color theory. His work on plant morphology influenced later biologists.

Goethe's 'The Sorrows of Young Werther' sparked a wave of 'Werther Fever,' including copycat suicides across Europe.

18th-19th century (Romanticism)

1 2 Next »