Who Are the Illuminati?

10. Members of the Illuminati

Many people have been accused of being members of the Illuminati, from Founding Fathers to modern musicians, but the organization's secrecy means that few are confirmed. The Illuminati were only active for a decade, but in that time membership included the reigning Dukes of Gotha and Weimar and Ferdinand, Prince of Brunswick-Luneburg. The most recognized name on the membership list is the German writer, Goethe. Although modern politicians and entertainers have been linked to the Illuminati, there is no evidence that the organization still exists.