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What was Sven Hedin's political stance?
Sven Hedin was a monarchist.
When did Sven Hedin become involved in politics?
From 1905 onwards Sven Hedin took a stand against the move toward democracy in his Swedish homeland.

Question: Was he affiliated with any groups?
Self-contained rewrite: Was Sven Hedin affiliated with any groups?