Freemasons - established ca. 150 BCE
Knights Templar (The Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon) - were established in Jerusalem 1120 CE and were active until 13 October 1307 (the order was disbanded formally by Pope Clement in 1312)
The Illuminati - founded 1 May 1776 by Adam Weishaupt in Ingolstadt, Bavaria and disbanded 1785 by the Duke of Bavaria Charles Theodore.
Not only are they not connected, related, or associated in any way, the times that the Templars and the Illuminati existed were separated by 473 years. The Freemasons have existed in some form or another in one nation or another since they were founded.
Despite all the conspiracy hoo ha, there is no connection.
Free masons were established approximately 150 b.c The Knights Templar were established during the middle ages approximately 1120 a.d. But, no.
Yes. The Knights Templar were Germanic, the originated as a Christian religious order of Knights who fought in the Crusades and they were originally from the Western portion of Germany near the Rhine river. Towards the end to after the crusades, a few of the members of the Knights Templar moved into France, and expanded the order to France. The Knights Templar originated from the Teutonic order of Knights, and the Knights Hospitaller who were both famous, yet powerful, Christian groups who were from Germany. The Knights Templar still are around today but are referred to as just "Templars" or "Free Masons."
None whatsoever.
This is a popular opinion held by Masons and non-Masons alike. For an interesting treatment on the topic, I'd suggest reading John J. Robinson's book "Born In Blood". This book was written by Brother Robinson before he became a Freemason based on his own extensive research.
There are a lot of conspiracy theories on this question, but you might be reffering to the Free Masons, The Priory of Sion or the Knights Templar.
Since 1099, they are still very active and growing their numbers very fast. Part of Freemasonry, they are very secretive, you pass many of these Knights and Masons daily without knowing it.
Only 32nd degree Masons are allowed that privilege
No. The Masons have no interest in such, and the Illuminati does not exist.
There were several prominent Freemasons who were also Illuminati members, but no other connection has existed since the destruction of the Illuminati in 1785.
Freemasons do not consider membership in the Knights of Columbus to be a bar or impediment to membership in Freemasonry. Many Knights might consider the traditional hostility of the Roman Catholic Church to Freemasonry as a reason not to put their names forward as candidates for Freemasonry. But there are certainly many Catholic Masons, and there are certainly Masons who are Knights of Columbus as well.
To be honest, no one really knows. Since the Hashashun clan and the Knights Templar no longer exist(that we know of), no one can directly pinpoint The Masons to assassins, templars, or just a somewhere-in-between clan. But, people have seem to believe that the Masons are related to Templars, with a single fact: They are both top secret societies. But in reality, they are MUCH more closely related to Assassins. 1) The Symbols resemble eachother 2) Knights Templar where cristian extreamists, while Masons are polyreligious. 3) Contrary to popular belief, masons fight for freedom, not global domination through a single world-wide government. 4) FreeMasons no longer accept entries into thier clan since i believe the 50's or 60's. I could be wrong on the date. You have to be born into it. 5) You know the guy that killed Abe? Yeah, Booth. He, of course, was an assassin, BUT, he was also believed to be a freemason. The "unknown" group that plotted against the government due to the fact that they were legitamatly trying to take over the world.
Nope. While there were a few Masons who were dual members of the Bavarian Illuminati and the Freemasons during the short time the Illuminati existed, when Duke Theodore disbanded the organization in 1785, they quickly distanced themselves to avoid persecution.