Birthdate: February 19, 1865
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
Died: November 26, 1952
Sven Hedin was a renowned Swedish geographer, explorer, photographer, and travel writer. He conducted multiple expeditions in Central Asia, discovering the Transhimalaya, locating major river sources, and mapping Lake Lop Nur. His adventures extended to Turkey, the Caucasus, Iran, Iraq, India, China, and Japan. Hedin’s posthumous Central Asia Atlas stands as a testament to his significant contributions to geography, cartography, and exploration.
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