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Adam Weishaupt
1830Nov, 18

Adam Weishaupt

Adam Weishaupt, German philosopher and academic, founded the Illuminati (b. 1748)
Johann Adam Weishaupt (pronounced [ˈjoːhan ˈʔaːdam ˈvaɪshaʊpt]; 6 February 1748 – 18 November 1830) was a German philosopher, professor of civil law and later canon law, and founder of the Illuminati.

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  • 28May

    Indian Removal Act

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    Charles X of France abdicates the throne in favor of his grandson Henri.