The SwR was brought to Germany by Johann Wilhelm Kellner von Zinnendorf, a Medical Officer in the General Staff of the Prussian Army. (In Germany, the SwR is also known as the Zinnendorf System). He was initiated in 1757, and late became a Prefect in the Strict Observance system of Masonic Templarism. Not satisfied with the pompous working of this system, he searched for more light, founded a new Lodge, and tried unsuccessfully to obtain a Warrant from the GL of England. He turned to the GL of Sweden, where the SwR was already established, and was able to found the first SwR Lodge in Germany in 1768. The Grand Land Lodge of Freemasons in Germany was established in 1770. Interestingly, this Grand Body was recognized by the GL of England in 1773, but by the GL of Sweden later in 1776. The SwR worked today in Germany, varies but slightly from the system worked in Sweden.