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Freemasonry In Latvia
Freemasonry in Latvia has a history dating back to the mid-18th century, marked by periods of growth, suppression, and revival. History and origins In the 18th century, the territory now known as Latvia was divided into three distinct regions: # Livonia (modern-day Vidzeme) # Livonia, Polish Livonia (Latgale) # Courland and Semigallia (Kurzeme un Zemgale) Under these circumstances, Latvian Masonic lodges became arenas for competition among English, German, Swedish, and Russian Masonic systems. Riga and Jelgava emerged as centers of international importance for the Masonic movement. The introduction of Freemasonry to Latvia occurred in 1750 with the establishment of the first lodge in Riga, known as Zum Nordstern lodge in Riga, Zum Nordstern (''Northern Star/Ziemeļzvaigzne''). This lodge was founded by merchants Johann Zuckerbecker and Johann Dietrich von der Heyde, who had been initiated into Freemasonry in Saint Petersburg, St. Petersburg. The lodge conducted its meetings at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rīga Alleyway, Latvia
Riga ( ) is the capital, Primate city, primate, and List of cities and towns in Latvia, largest city of Latvia. Home to 591,882 inhabitants (as of 2025), the city accounts for a third of Latvia's total population. The population of Riga Planning Region, Riga metropolitan area, which stretches beyond the city limits, is estimated at 847,162 (as of 2025). The city lies on the Gulf of Riga at the mouth of the Daugava (river), Daugava river where it meets the Baltic Sea. Riga's territory covers and lies above sea level on a flat and sandy plain. Riga was founded in 1201, and is a former Hanseatic League member. Riga's historical centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, noted for its Art Nouveau/Jugendstil architecture and 19th century wooden architecture. Riga was the European Capital of Culture in 2014, along with Umeå in Sweden. Riga hosted the 2006 Riga summit, 2006 NATO Summit, the Eurovision Song Contest 2003, the 2013 World Women's Curling Championship, and the 2006 IIHF Wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
