Johann Faust I

Johann Faust (ヨハン ファウスト) is a fictional ancestor of Johann Faust VIII in the Shaman King manga and anime series. He is based on the classic German legendary figure of Faust.

Mythology
Hailing from Germany, Faust I is the main character of the renowned German tale, "The Tragedy of Doctor Faustus". As a man who was so consumed by lust for all the pleasures of the world, Faustus made a deal with the devil to gain them. For necromancy skills, the Devil (more commonly known as Mephistopheles in Faust literature) also granted Faustus youth and riches. In the end, Faustus died a terrible death when Mephistopheles came to claim his soul at the end of the seven year contract.

In Shaman King
Johann Faust I was a necromancer who lived in the 1500s in Germany. He made a deal with the demon Mephistopheles in return for incredible power and knowledge. During the Shaman Fight, however, he was betrayed by the demon.

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