Johann Faust I

Johann Faust (ヨハン・ファウスト), more famously known as Dr. Faust (ファウスト博士), is a fictional character in the Shaman King manga and anime series. Based on the classic German legendary figure of Faust, he is the ancestor of Johann Faust VIII.

History
Johann was a born in AD 1470 in Germany. He was a renowned scientist and doctor who had also mastered alchemy and shamanism, including necromancy. He made a deal with the devil Mephistopheles in return for incredible power and knowledge. He also participated in the Shaman Fight in AD 1500; however, he was too weak to control Mephistopheles and died.

His knowledge was sealed away in a dark chamber, where it was discovered 500 years later by Johann Faust VIII.