Historical Personalities From the Reincarnation Test

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.

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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.

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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.

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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)

Johannes Gutenberg

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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)