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What was Sven Hedin's main political view?
Hedin was a monarchist.
Are there any other interesting aspects about the Sven Hedin article?
From 1905 onwards he took a stand against the move toward democracy in his Swedish homeland.
Did Sven Hedin have any stance on political strong holds?
He advocated a strengthened national defence.
Did Sven Hedin help shape any policies?
Hedin wrote the Courtyard Speech, in which King Gustaf V promised to strengthen the country's defenses.
did Sven Hedin receive any criticism?
He lost friends in France and England and was expelled from the British Royal Geographical Society.
Did Sven Hedin ever change his view on something?
Germany's defeat in World War I and the associated loss of its international reputation affected him deeply.

Question: Was his view ever challenged?
Self-contained rewrite: Was Sven Hedin's view ever challenged?