The history of Swedish Freemasonry (Svenska Frimureriets Historia) is a unique narrative of cultural import, royal patronage, and the development of a distinct "Swedish Rite" that differs from the Anglo-American traditions found elsewhere. 1. Origins and French Influence (1735–1750s)
Freemasonry was introduced to Sweden not from England, but through . Svenska frimureriets historia
Unlike many international variants, the Swedish Rite is explicitly based on Christian principles and only admits Christian men. Svenska frimureriets historia