Episode 3 of 3
Outlawing of the Illuminati
- When
- 1784–1790
- Where
- Electorate of Bavaria
- Part of
- Founding of the Illuminati
Charles Theodore, encouraged by the Catholic Church, outlawed the Illuminati and other secret societies by edict in 1784, 1785, 1787 and 1790.
Alarmed, Charles Theodore and his government banned all secret societies, including the Illuminati. The Illuminati—along with Freemasonry and other secret societies—were outlawed through edict by Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria, with the encouragement of the Catholic Church, in 1784, 1785, 1787 and 1790.
Sources
- Illuminati Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
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