Note:   In the 20th Century Francis Bacon  [1561-1626] was represented symbolically  as Imperator in this early AMORC Rosicrucian rendering.  It is highly possible that in the 17th  Century the title of "Imperator" was not used,  especially because the Order was not public.   Brethren of the Order knew each other by an inner initiatic line of authority known only to those who were introduced into the western  esoteric tradition where the name "Rosicrucian" came into use.  I think that there is little doubt, however, that, as modern historians have indicated—following the defamation of Dr. John  Dee by enemies of the freedom movements,  especially of Rosicrucians, Evangelics and  Lutherans in the Reformation of the late 16th  Century, Bacon went on to lead the Rosicrucian  movement in the 17th Century. 

Whether Francis Bacon was, in fact, virtual Imperator R+C, Imperator Gary L. Stewart, on  the subject of the 21st Century's spiritual mission states this for members: ". . .the 'secret' to understanding the importance of our [Rosicrucian] history and tradition:  ' To participate in a movement.'"  His leadership via esoteric Orders today focuses upon the need for humanity's further understanding about  spiritual enlightenment.  I personally define  this apart from religious dogma, which may or may not be based upon universal and demonstrable laws and principles in our concept of the God of our hearts by any name.  http://www.crcsite.org/Mission.htm

The Zimmerman plan was to leave Rotterdam, Holland, and sail to England to pick up other Rosicrucians and continue on to the American colonies. 

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