Adolph von Knigge

Adolph Franz Friedrich Ludwig Freiherr Knigge (October 16, 1752 - May 6, 1796) was a German writer and Freemason. He co-founded the Illuminati together with Adam Weishaupt.

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October 16 - 1752 - May 6 - 1796 - German - Freemason - Illuminati - Adam Weishaupt

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Knigge was born in Bredenbeck, Hannover. He was allegedly initiated into Freemasonry in 1772 in Kassel.

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Hannover - Initiated - Kassel

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In Germany, Knigge is best remembered for his book ?Über den Umgang mit Menschen? (?On Human Relations?), a treatise on the fundamental principles of human relations that has the reputation of being the authoritative guide to behaviour, politeness and etiquette. The work is in fact more of a philosophical treatise on the basis of human relations than a how-to guide to etiquette. Nevertheless, the German term ?Knigge? has come to mean ?good manners?.

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Freiherr Knigge died in Bremen.

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