Maximilian Johann Nepomuk von Auer (*1756)
Gotha Illuminati Research Base (here and here).
*1756, Major, Oettingen, member of the Illuminati under the code name Bion.
From 1772-1776 Nepomuk von Auer studied at the famous Karlsschule in Stuttgart; Hofrat and Receiver of the revenue in Ellwangen; major in Oettingen; sergeant colonel, 1787. (Cf. Freller, Thomas. Ostalbreisende in der Postkutschenzeit:Ritter, Dichter, Abenteurer [2011] p. 116)