1865-1952. Swedish archaeologist, geographer,
and explorer in central Asia and China.
Between 1891 and 1908 he explored routes
across the Himalayas and produced the first
maps of Tibet. During 1928-33 he travelled
with a Sino-Swedish expedition which crossed
the Gobi Desert. His publications include My
Life as Explorer 1925 and Across the Gobi
Desert 1928.