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The Eye of Providence is often said to be a symbol of the Illuminati. It is on top of the pyramid on the back of the US $1 bill, the back of the Great Seal, and other official documents

The Illuminati (the “enlightened ones”) was a secret society. Adam Weishaupt, a philosopher and lawyer, created it in 1776. In 1785 it was outlawed in Bavaria.

Originally, they opposed superstition, prejudice, religious influence over public life, and abuses of state power. They supported women’s education and gender equality.

Many conspiracy theories propose that world events are being controlled and manipulated by a secret society calling itself the Illuminati. Conspiracy theorists have claimed that many notable people were or are members of the Illuminati. Presidents of the United States are a common target for such claims.

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    Adam Weishaupt (1748–1830), founder of the Illuminati

  • Minerval insignia

    The Owl of Minerva perched on a book was an emblem used by the Bavarian Illuminati in their "Minerval" degree.

  • Knigge Freiherr

    Adolph Freiherr Knigge, the most effective recruiter for the Illuminati

  • Hanau-Wilhelmsbad - Burgruine - 8452

    "Ruined" castle built by Prince Charles of Hesse-Kassel in the park at Wilhelmsbad, venue for the last convent of the Strict Observance

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Iluminados de Baviera para niños

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