Historical Personalities From the Reincarnation Test

Johannes Gutenberg

A German goldsmith, inventor, printer, and publisher who introduced printing to Europe with his mechanical movable-type printing press.

inventive resourceful innovative determined
Gutenberg's printing press revolutionized the spread of knowledge and literacy. His most famous work is the Gutenberg Bible.
Gutenberg faced financial difficulties and lawsuits related to his printing press, almost losing control of his invention.
15th century (1398–1468 AD)

Johannes Kepler

A German astronomer and mathematician, Johannes Kepler is best known for his laws of planetary motion, which laid the foundation for modern astronomy.

intellectual curious visionary persistent
Kepler's work with Tycho Brahe's observations led to the discovery that planets move in elliptical orbits around the sun.
Kepler's mother was accused of witchcraft, and he had to defend her in court, adding a personal dimension to his scientific pursuits.
16th-17th century (Scientific Revolution)

John Calvin

A French theologian and reformer, John Calvin was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation and the founder of Calvinism.

intellectual principled visionary strict
Calvin's teachings emphasized predestination and the sovereignty of God, and his ideas had a profound influence on Protestant theology.
He established a theocratic government in Geneva, which became a model for Protestant communities across Europe.
16th century (Protestant Reformation)

John Dee

An English mathematician, astronomer, and occultist, John Dee was a key advisor to Queen Elizabeth I and a prominent figure in the Elizabethan Renaissance.

intellectual curious visionary mystical
Dee was deeply involved in alchemy, astrology, and the occult, and he claimed to communicate with angels through a medium named Edward Kelley.
Dee's extensive library was one of the largest in England, and his work influenced both scientific and mystical thought in the Renaissance.
16th century (1527–1609 AD)

John of Gaunt

An English prince and statesman, John of Gaunt was a key figure in the politics of 14th-century England and the father of Henry IV.

ambitious strategic charismatic resilient
John of Gaunt was one of the wealthiest and most powerful men in England, and his descendants would go on to rule England as the Tudor dynasty.
He was a patron of the poet Geoffrey Chaucer and played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War.
14th century (Medieval England)

Joseph Smith

The founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, Joseph Smith claimed to have been visited by angels and translated the Book of Mormon.

visionary charismatic controversial prophetic
Smith founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormonism) and led his followers to settle in Nauvoo, Illinois. He was killed by a mob in 1844.
Smith's claims of divine revelation and his practice of polygamy made him a controversial figure. His legacy continues to shape the beliefs of millions of Mormons worldwide.
19th century (1805–1844)

Joseph-Michel Montgolfier

A French inventor and pioneer of aviation, Montgolfier, along with his brother Jacques-Étienne, developed the hot air balloon, marking the beginning of human flight.

innovative visionary curious pioneering
The Montgolfier brothers launched the first manned hot air balloon flight in 1783, carrying passengers over Paris and demonstrating the potential of human flight.
The first passengers in their balloon were a sheep, a duck, and a rooster, sent to test the effects of flight on living creatures before humans took to the air.
18th century (Enlightenment)

Julius Caesar

A Roman dictator and military general, Julius Caesar played a critical role in the rise of the Roman Empire and the end of the Roman Republic.

ambitious strategic charismatic authoritative
Caesar's conquest of Gaul and his crossing of the Rubicon River marked turning points in Roman history. He was assassinated on the Ides of March in 44 BCE.
Caesar was known for his clemency toward defeated enemies, a policy that earned him both loyalty and criticism. He also introduced the Julian calendar, which is the basis for the modern calendar.
Roman Republic (100–44 BCE)

Justinian I

A Byzantine emperor, Justinian I is known for his efforts to restore the Roman Empire and his codification of Roman law in the 'Corpus Juris Civilis.'

ambitious visionary authoritative transformative
Justinian's reign saw the reconquest of much of the Western Roman Empire, including Italy and North Africa. He also built the Hagia Sophia, one of the greatest architectural achievements of the Byzantine Empire.
Justinian's wife, Theodora, was a former actress and a powerful influence on his reign. She played a key role in shaping his policies, particularly regarding women's rights.
Byzantine Empire (482–565 AD)