The Swedish Royal Society Pro Patria () is a Swedish society and a

charitable organisation A charitable organization or charity is an organization whose primary objectives are philanthropy and social well-being (e.g. educational, Religion, religious or other activities serving the public interest or common good). The legal definitio ...

founded in 1766, and a royal society under royal protection since 1775 (King

Gustav III Gustav III (29 March 1792), also called ''Gustavus III'', was King of Sweden from 1771 until his assassination in 1792. He was the eldest son of King Adolf Frederick and Queen Louisa Ulrika of Sweden. Gustav was a vocal opponent of what he saw ...

), with the purpose of making contributions to education and care of the needy, and by granting wearable medals with royal crown and portrait, rewarding socially beneficial activities as well as long and faithful service.

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Organizations based in Sweden with royal patronage 1766 establishments in Sweden 1775 establishments in Sweden Patriotic societies Charities based in Sweden Learned societies of Sweden Orders, decorations, and medals of Sweden Organizations established in 1766 Organizations established in 1775 {{award-stub