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There were already millions of people living in the Americas when Lief Ericson landed on the shores of Newfoundland in 1,000 A.D.
Lief Ericson is credited with being the first European to settle in the Americas, despite the fact that his settlement lasted only a few years.
It is thought that Vikings from Greenland visited the shores of Labrador prior to 1,000 A.D. to obtain lumber for constructing ships and buildings back in their Greenland settlements.
There are also a few unsubstantiated accounts of earlier European explorers reaching the Americas.
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Who was the first to come to America?
Leif Ericson
What is leif ericson famous for?
leif ericson discovered america!
When did leif ericson reach America?
1000:> Leif Ericson reached America in 1001.
First europeans to visit America?
Vikings, Leif Ericson
Who was the first Europeans to north America?
Leif Ericson was the first European to discover North America.
Leif Ericson and the first European settlement in America?
Yes. Vinland.
Who was Leif Ericon?
Leif Ericson: He lead a group of Vikings, who became the first Europeans to land in America.
Who led the first European settlement in North America at Vinland?
Leif Ericson.
How many sons did Eric the Red have?
Eric the Red had three sons and one girl.
Who reached north America first Columbous or Ericson?
Leif Ericson beat Columbus to it by about 500 years. Ericson reached north America first. Later, Columbus reached central America, but he never actually reached north America.
What famous viking sailed to North America?
Leif Eriksson, some 500 years before Columbus
Accomplishments of leif ericson?
He was a Viking explorer, and the first European to land in North America.
