Character is someone who is prominent or well-known in the field, or someone who plays an important role in a certain field or aspect of life in society. Someone came, raised, and living in a particular community.
Many changes in social or cultural happening in the community that can not be separated from the role of a character. And in between these figures, there is a perceived influence to this day and even the end of time.
Here is a list of the most influential figures in human history taken from the book One Hundred Most Influential People in History (100 Most Influential People in History) by Michael H. Hart, 1978.
Many changes in social or cultural happening in the community that can not be separated from the role of a character. And in between these figures, there is a perceived influence to this day and even the end of time.
Here is a list of the most influential figures in human history taken from the book One Hundred Most Influential People in History (100 Most Influential People in History) by Michael H. Hart, 1978.
- Albert Einstein, 1879 - 1955
Albert Einstein, no doubt, the greatest scientist of the 20th century. Peerless scholar of all time. Including because of the theory of "relativity" of his. Actually, this theory is a theory that linked two of each other: special theory of "relativity" which was formulated in 1905 and the general theory of "relativity" which was formulated in 1915, better known as Einstein's law of gravity. Both of these theories very complexity, because it is not the place here to explain as it is, however perfunctory description of a matter of special relativity there is mentioned a little. Proverb says, "everything is relative".
- Christopher Columbus, 1451 - 1506
Columbus, in an attempt to find a way from Europe to East, accidentally meet American continent that makes it more influential in the history of the world, to her surprise yourself. His discovery as well as a crown of exploration and colonization of the New World and at the same time is also an important milestone in the history. Columbus is like opening the door for Europeans two continents to a new settlement, spread population and provide a source of mineral wealth and fill the earth, which in turn changed the face of Europe.
- Johann Gutenberg, 1400 - 1468
Common inventor Johann Gutenberg printing press. What he actually did was to develop the first method that moves the use of printing letters and printing machines in the form such that various kinds of writing material can be printed quickly and accurately.
- Ts'ai Lun, ± 105 M
Ts'ai Lun inventor of paper material likely an unfamiliar name sounded in the ears of the reader. Considering how important inventions, it is very surprising Westerners underestimate granted. Not a few big encyclopedia did not put her name goods word. This is really outrageous. Judging from the angle of the importance of the paper uses very scarce touted Ts'ai Lun could cause suspicion lest Ts'ai Lun, a figure erratic and untrustworthy presence or absence. However, thorough investigation to prove with absolute clear that Ts'ai Lun was really there and not some genie in a fairy tale.
- St. Paul, 4 M - 64 M
"Apostle" Paul, a younger contemporary but little of Jesus, no doubt spreader of Christianity's most prominent. Influence in Christian theology clearly shows that the most stable, the most acceptable by far than any other Christian writers and thinkers.
- Kong Hu-Cu, 551 BC - 479 BC
Unmistakably, Kong Hu Cu great Chinese philosopher. And no doubt, he was the first developer of system combines the minds and beliefs of China's most fundamental. The philosophy of morality to individual persons and the conception of a government on ways to serve the people and commanded it through exemplary behaviour has absorbed so the flesh of life and culture of the Chinese people for over two thousand years. Moreover, also affect the majority of the world population.
- Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha), 563 BC - 483 BC
Gautama Buddha's original name prince Siddhartha founder of Buddhism, one of the largest religions in the world. Son of the king of Kapilavastu, northeast India. bordering Nepal. Siddhartha himself (clan Gautama of the Sakya clan) supposedly born in Lumbini which now included the territory of Nepal. Married at the age of sixteen years with his cousin the same age.
Raised in a luxurious palace, the prince Siddhartha not feel at home with the good life lazed, and plagued by discontent very. From the glittering palace window he looked into the outside and he saw poor people lying in the streets, the afternoon did not eat in the morning, or not being able to eat at all. Day by day pursue a life that never needs affordable like a bundle of wheat hanging on the muzzle donkey. Put the one that trash. While the propertied too often feel a sense of unsatisfied, anxious, frustrated and unhappy because of disease-round haunted every time dragged him to the grave. Siddhartha thought, this situation must be changed. It must be realized the meaning of life in the true sense of the word, and not just a temporary pleasure that is constantly overshadowed by suffering and death.
Raised in a luxurious palace, the prince Siddhartha not feel at home with the good life lazed, and plagued by discontent very. From the glittering palace window he looked into the outside and he saw poor people lying in the streets, the afternoon did not eat in the morning, or not being able to eat at all. Day by day pursue a life that never needs affordable like a bundle of wheat hanging on the muzzle donkey. Put the one that trash. While the propertied too often feel a sense of unsatisfied, anxious, frustrated and unhappy because of disease-round haunted every time dragged him to the grave. Siddhartha thought, this situation must be changed. It must be realized the meaning of life in the true sense of the word, and not just a temporary pleasure that is constantly overshadowed by suffering and death.
- Prophet Isa AS (Jesus), 6 BC - 30 AD
Jesus' influence on the history of humanity is so clear and so great. It seemed a lot of people who question why Jesus was in a nearly top the list of this book. In fact, many people may wonder why Jesus is not in the top spot.
As for Christianity, there is presumably the case. In the course of the time no doubt Christianity has gained more followers than any other religion anywhere. It should be stressed is not about the influence of various religions that is the calculation in this book, but the influence of the individual. It is not like Islam, Christianity was established not by one but by two - Jesus and St. Paul (St. Paul is the figure most responsible for spreading) because the recognition of the services on the development of religion is to be divided equally between the two figures.
As for Christianity, there is presumably the case. In the course of the time no doubt Christianity has gained more followers than any other religion anywhere. It should be stressed is not about the influence of various religions that is the calculation in this book, but the influence of the individual. It is not like Islam, Christianity was established not by one but by two - Jesus and St. Paul (St. Paul is the figure most responsible for spreading) because the recognition of the services on the development of religion is to be divided equally between the two figures.
- Isaac Newton, 1642 - 1727
Isaac Newton, scientists greatest and most influential ever lived in the world, was born in Woolsthrope, England, right on Christmas day in 1642, the year coinciding with the death of Galileo. Like the Prophet Muhammad, he was born after his father died. In the past the boy he already showed real skill in the field of mechanics and very deft use of his hands. Although children with a brilliant brain, the school seemed reluctant and did not attract much attention. When stepping on puberty, her mother out of school with the hope that his son could be a good farmer. Fortunately the mother could be persuaded that the main talent lies not there. At age eighteen he entered the University of Cambridge. This is where Newton is rapidly absorbed what was then known to science and mathematics and quickly also began to make their own investigations. Between the ages of twenty-one and twenty-seven years he has laid the foundations of the theory of knowledge, which in turn then to change the world.
- Prophet Muhammad SAW, 570 BC - 632 BC
The Prophet Muhammad is the only man in history who managed to achieve tremendous successes both judging from the size and scope of secular religion.
Originate from a simple family, Muhammad uphold and propagate one of the world's largest religion, Islam. And at the same time appearing as a tough leader, pure, and effective. Now, thirteen centuries after his death, his influence is still strong and deep and rooted.
Originate from a simple family, Muhammad uphold and propagate one of the world's largest religion, Islam. And at the same time appearing as a tough leader, pure, and effective. Now, thirteen centuries after his death, his influence is still strong and deep and rooted.
