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He was searching for new lands to colonize.

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Leif only over wintered at Vinland. He left to return home to Greenland in the spring.

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When did Leif Erikson discover Greenland?

He didn't. Greenland was discovered by Leif's father Erik the Red.


Where did Leif Erikson go?

North America.


Who discovered Greenland?

Leif Ericson is NOT correct! Erik the Red discovered and created a settlement on Greenland. Leif Erikson, his son, was born in Greenland, and explored and discovered Newfoundland and Vinland.


When did Leif Erikson find Greenland?

Actually it was his father, Erik the Red, who found Greenland.


What year was it when leif erikson set out to Greenland?

The year 985.

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What country did leif erikson leave from?

Greenland.


Where was leif erikson's country?

Greenland.


What did Leif Erikson do after he explored Vinland?

Leif Erikson sailed back to Greenland to tell his dad.


When did Leif Erikson discover Greenland?

He didn't. Greenland was discovered by Leif's father Erik the Red.


Did Leif Erikson have chidren?

Leif Erikson had one son Thorkell Leifsson who succeeded him as Chieftain of Greenland.


Where did leif erikson travel to?

North America.


Where did Leif Erikson go?

North America.


What did leif erikson do after his journey?

Returned to his farm in Greenland.


Where did leif erikson started on his mission?

He started in Greenland.


Who discovered Greenland?

Leif Ericson is NOT correct! Erik the Red discovered and created a settlement on Greenland. Leif Erikson, his son, was born in Greenland, and explored and discovered Newfoundland and Vinland.


When did Leif Erikson find Greenland?

Actually it was his father, Erik the Red, who found Greenland.


When did Leif Erikson die and where?

He died in the year 1020 in Greenland.