Who was he: Mystics have practiced the art of Illumination for
centuries, but the term "Illuminati" was not used to describe
this way of knowing until the 15th century. Occult enthusiasts
who claimed to possess a way of knowing by directly
communicating with an inner source through the practice of
mysticism actually used the term first and it was used in Spain
at the end of the 15th century when Ignatius Loyola, the founder
of the Jesuits, said he was a member of the Illuminati. Through
the years small groups that called themselves Illuminati have
received a great deal of public attention because of their
beliefs. The organization started by Dr. Adam Weishaupt in 1776
is the best known Illuminati group. Weishaupt, a German
philosopher, founded the Order of Illuminati on May 1st that
year so it's no accident that the first day of May is considered
an important day among witches. Weishaupt was involved in
"Illumination," which was considered witchcraft. Background:
Adam Weishaupt was born on February 6, 1748 in