Historically the codified office of the Ombudsman came to Sweden after the Swedish King had to search refuge in Turkey and observed a similar position there.

I love that story, shows you that the world always was quite small and that what we perceive as progressive and backward countries is just a matter of time.

Can you give some more context? I looked into Wikipedia and the relevant text there is giving different vibe:

> Charles XII was in exile in Turkey and needed a representative in Sweden to ensure that judges and civil servants acted in accordance with the laws and with their duties. If they did not do so, the Supreme Ombudsman had the right to prosecute them for negligence.