Adam Weishaupt

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Adam Weishaupt was a German philosopher and the founder of the Bavarian Illuminati in 1776, an organization that aimed to promote Enlightenment ideals and counter religious influence in public life. Born in Ingolstadt, Weishaupt was educated in a Jesuit school and later became a professor of canon law. His intellectual pursuits were deeply rooted in the Enlightenment's quest for reason, science, and secularism.

Weishaupt's Illuminati sought to foster critical thinking and enlightenment values among its members, advocating for rationalism and the separation of church and state. Despite its initial success, the organization faced suppression by the Bavarian government and was disbanded in the late 1780s. Weishaupt's legacy continues to influence conspiracy theories and discussions about secret societies, and his ideas about governance and enlightenment remain relevant in contemporary debates about liberty and authority.