Leif Eriksson's interest in exploring a new land was sparked when he heard about the discovery of a new region to the west of Greenland by Bjarni Herjolfsson. This news intrigued Leif and led him to organize an expedition to find this new land, resulting in his discovery of Vinland (believed to be present-day Newfoundland in Canada).
He wanted to follow in his dads footsteps because his dad, Erik the red also explored and discovered 'Greenland'.
Jón Leifs died in 1968.
Jón Leifs was born in 1899.
eric the red
Of course she did, everyone dies.
The year 1002 or 1003.
in the 1620
His father was Erik the Red. His mother was Thjodhild.
He was searching for new lands to colonize.
He was shot by an arrow by a native in North America, and died of his wound.
He led a group of Vikings who became the first Europeans to land in North America.
In Boston, Hekla pastries can be found large, upside-down cinnamon rolls with white sugar icing spooned over the top to look like the snow-topped volcano. also Hekla, Op 52 by Icelandic composer Jón Leifs. The requirements for a performance of Hekla include four sets of rocks hit with hammers, steel plates, anvils, sirens, cannons, metal chains, choir, a large orchestra, and organ.