6 Quotes & Sayings By Adam Weishaupt

Adam Weishaupt was a German Jesuit priest who played a major role in the formation of the Illuminati. He joined the order at age 12 and obtained his doctorate from Wurzburg University in 1763. In 1776, he was appointed professor of mathematics at Ingolstadt, home of the Bavarian Illuminati. In 1785, he became a professor of philosophy at the University of Ingolstadt and a member of its governing council Read more

In 1787, he was asked to head the Bavarian Illuminati, but refused. By this time, Weishaupt had become a Freemason and had been initiated into Rosicrucianism. When his mentor, Adam Weishaupt (the founder of the Illuminati), died in 1787, Adam assumed leadership of the Order.

The Bavarian branch continued under his direction until it was suppressed by Napoleon Bonaparte's armies at the end of 1800.

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The human race will then become one family, and the world will be the dwelling of Rational Men. Adam Weishaupt
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Nothing would be more profitable to us than a right history of mankind. Adam Weishaupt
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G is Grace, the Flaming Star is the Torch of Reason. Those who possess this knowledge are indeed Illuminati. Adam Weishaupt
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When man lives under government, he is fallen, his worth is gone, and his nature tarnished. Adam Weishaupt
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It was the full conviction of this, and of what could be done, if every man were placed in the office for which he was fitted by nature and a proper education, which first suggested to me the plan of Illumination. Adam Weishaupt