Sven Hedin

About

A highly accomplished Swedish explorer who published books about his travels all over Asia and the Middle East.

Before Fame

After graduating primary school, he took a year to travel and live in Persia.

Trivia

He opposed Nazism, but to keep his friends alive, agreed to support it in writing.

Family Life

He grew up around Stockholm, Sweden.

Associated With

Like Oscar Schindler, he helped out Jews persecuted by Germany in WWII.