The Illuminati is a name used to describe multiple groups, some of which are real and some of which are fictional. The name most often refers to the Bavarian Illuminati, a secret society that was founded in Bavaria in 1776.
History
- Adam Weishaupt founded the Bavarian Illuminati on May 1, 1776.
- The Illuminati ceased operations in 1785.
Popular culture
- The Illuminati is a crime organization in the Street Fighter III games.
- The Illuminati is a major faction in the Deus Ex video game series. In these games, the Illuminati is involved in a power struggle to take over the world.
Structure
- The Illuminati had a nursery, Masonic grades, and mysteries.
- The nursery included the Noviciate, the Minerval, and Illuminatus minor.
- The Masonic grades included the Apprentice, Companion, and Master.
- The mysteries included the Priest, Prince, Mage, and King.