Richard W. Thompson (June 8, 1809 – February 9, 1900) was an influential American politician and literary figure, most notable for his socio-political critiques of ecclesiastical institutions. His seminal work, 'The Footprints of the Jesuits' (1894), offers a robust examination of the Jesuit order and its impact on historical events and contemporary society. Born in Culpeper County, Virginia, Thom...