Pierre-Jean De Smet (30 January 1801 – 23 May 1873), also known as Pieter-Jan De Smet, was a Flemish Catholic priest and member of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). He is known primarily for his widespread missionary work in the mid-19th century among the Native American peoples, in the midwestern and northwestern United States and western Canada.
His extensive travels as a missionary were said to total 180,000 miles (290,000 km). He was affectionately known as "Friend of Sitting Bull", as he persuaded the Sioux war chief to participate in negotiations with the American government for the 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie.
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Some of their strengths
Pierre-Jean De Smet has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Extroverted, Intelligent, Intellectual, Analytical, Innovative, Optimistic, and Easygoing.
Idealistic and Altruistic
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Pierre-Jean De Smet is someone who is an idealist and an altruist who possesses an innovative, intellectual, and analytical mind, and who approaches life in an optimistic and easygoing manner. A person who is known for being a good communicator.
Strong and Resilient
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Pierre-Jean De Smet well know them as someone who can be strong, expansive, and stable like a big tree.
Optimistic and Frank
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Pierre-Jean De Smet as someone who is optimistic, principled, adventurous, and direct.
A person who isn't shy about expressing their opinions, loves competition, loves learning things themself, who is known for being inventive and original, and who loves being surrounded by friends and loved ones.
Easygoing and Energetic
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Pierre-Jean De Smet is someone who has an easygoing nature and a healthy sense of humor, with a mind that requires constant stimulation in order to feel fulfilled.
They are also someone who is confident and creative, and who has a love for starting new projects, inventing new things, and giving back to the community.
Altruistic and Innovative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Pierre-Jean De Smet tends to be someone who sacrifices things for the good of others and wants to do "good" in the world. Who is often thought of as an innovator or rebel who thrives when trying to chase a breakthrough of some sort, who has a clear and sound mind, and who can be charming and sociable.
Some of Pierre-Jean De Smet's challenges
While Pierre-Jean De Smet has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Pierre-Jean De Smet can be Arrogant, Rebellious, Emotionally Distant, Status-seeking, Impulsive, Careless, and Pushy.
Rebellious and Emotionally Distant
One of Pierre-Jean De Smet's key challenges is that they are someone who can be rebellious and emotionally distant.
Pierre-Jean De Smet must also exercise caution as they can have a hard time reconciling wants and needs.
Pushy and Restless
Pierre-Jean De Smet is someone who can be arrogant and bossy, who can have difficulty concentrating and focusing, be unable to separate emotions from business decisions, and who can engage in excessive spending in support of an expensive lifestyle and habits.
Serious and Callous
Finally, Pierre-Jean De Smet also can be too giving, come across as too "high and mighty", and can have a hard time expressing feelings.
