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.
