Menu

Historical Personalities From the Reincarnation Test

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

Take the Reincarnation Test
All ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

Sappho

An ancient Greek poet from the island of Lesbos, Sappho is known for her lyric poetry, much of which focused on love and personal relationships.

creative expressive passionate lyrical
Sappho's poetry was highly regarded in antiquity, and she was often referred to as the 'Tenth Muse.' Only fragments of her work survive today.
The word 'lesbian' derives from the name of Sappho's home island, Lesbos, due to her reputation for writing about love between women.
Archaic Greece (c. 630–570 BCE)

Sargon of Akkad

The founder of the Akkadian Empire, Sargon is considered one of the first rulers to create a multi-ethnic, centrally governed empire.

ambitious strategic visionary conquering
Sargon's empire stretched from the Mediterranean to the Persian Gulf. He is often credited with creating the first standing army and establishing a centralized administration.
Legend has it that Sargon was placed in a basket and set adrift on the Euphrates River as a baby, similar to the story of Moses in the Bible. His rise to power is one of the most famous in ancient history.
24th century BC (2334–2279 BC)

Scott Joplin

An African-American composer and pianist, Joplin is known as the 'King of Ragtime' for his iconic compositions, such as 'Maple Leaf Rag' and 'The Entertainer.'

creative talented visionary resilient
Joplin's ragtime music laid the groundwork for jazz and influenced generations of musicians. He also composed operas, though they were not widely recognized during his lifetime.
Joplin's music experienced a revival in the 1970s when 'The Entertainer' was used in the film 'The Sting,' sparking renewed interest in ragtime.
19th-20th century (Ragtime)

Seneca the Younger

A Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, and playwright, Seneca is known for his works on ethics and his role as an advisor to Emperor Nero.

philosophical intellectual principled resilient
Seneca's writings on Stoicism emphasize the importance of virtue, self-control, and rationality. He was also a successful playwright, with works like 'Medea' and 'Phaedra.'
Seneca was forced to commit suicide by Nero after being accused of involvement in a conspiracy. His death is often seen as a symbol of Stoic virtue.
Roman Empire (4 BC–65 AD)

Sennacherib

A king of the Neo-Assyrian Empire, Sennacherib is known for his military campaigns and his construction projects, including the city of Nineveh.

strategic ambitious authoritative visionary
Sennacherib's reign saw the expansion of the Assyrian Empire and the construction of impressive buildings, including the 'Palace Without Rival' in Nineveh. He also conducted a famous siege of Jerusalem.
Sennacherib's siege of Jerusalem is mentioned in the Bible, where it is said that an angel of the Lord struck down 185,000 Assyrian soldiers, forcing Sennacherib to retreat.
7th century BC (705–681 BC)

Sergei Korolev

The chief architect of the Soviet space program, Sergei Korolev was instrumental in launching the first artificial satellite, Sputnik, and sending the first human, Yuri Gagarin, into space.

visionary innovative resilient determined
Korolev's identity was kept secret during his lifetime, and he was referred to only as the 'Chief Designer' to protect him from potential assassination.
Korolev spent several years in a Soviet labor camp during Stalin's purges, an experience that deeply affected him but did not diminish his passion for space exploration.
20th century (Space Race)

Sergei Rachmaninoff

A Russian composer, pianist, and conductor, Sergei Rachmaninoff is celebrated for his richly expressive music, including his piano concertos and symphonies.

creative passionate perfectionist melancholic
Rachmaninoff's 'Piano Concerto No. 2' is one of the most popular works in the classical repertoire, known for its emotional depth and technical brilliance.
Rachmaninoff had unusually large hands, which allowed him to play complex chords and spans on the piano that few other pianists could manage.
19th-20th century (Romanticism)

Shah Ismail I

The founder of the Safavid Empire in Persia, Shah Ismail I established Twelver Shi'ism as the state religion, shaping the religious and political landscape of Iran.

charismatic visionary ambitious pious
Shah Ismail I's victory at the Battle of Chaldiran in 1514 marked the beginning of the Safavid Empire, but it also led to a long-standing rivalry with the Ottoman Empire.
Shah Ismail I was also a poet who wrote under the pen name 'Khata'i,' and his works are still celebrated in Persian literature.
16th century (1487–1524 AD)

Shah Jahan

The fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan is best known for building the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

visionary artistic romantic authoritative
Shah Jahan's reign is considered the golden age of Mughal architecture. In addition to the Taj Mahal, he built the Red Fort in Delhi and the Jama Masjid.
Shah Jahan was deposed by his son Aurangzeb and spent the last years of his life imprisoned in the Agra Fort, where he could see the Taj Mahal from his window.
17th century (1592–1666)
123Next »