Unlike the more determined Satanists of the 18th century, the club motto was Fay ce que vouldras ( Do what thou wilt), a philosophy of life associated with François Rabelais' fictional abbey at Thélème and later used by Aleister Crowley. Most of these clubs were set up in Ireland after Wharton's was dispelled. Other clubs using the name "Hellfire Club" were set up throughout the 18th century. Another notable club and the very first, was founded in 1719 in London by Philip, Duke of Wharton and a handful of other high society friends. The most infamous club associated with the name Hellfire Club was established in England, by Sir Francis Dashwood and met irregularly from around 1749 to around 1760 and possibly up until 1766. The clubs are still today shrouded in mystery, no one can prove many rumours associated with the Club, including its activities and members. These clubs were rumoured to be the meeting places of "persons of quality" who wished to take part in immoral acts and the members were often very involved in politics. The Hellfire Club was a name for several exclusive clubs for high society rakes established in Britain and Ireland in the 18th century, and was more formally or cautiously known as the " Order of the Friars of St. British underground, The Medmenham Monks, a.k.a.
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