He was the first European first viking to set foot in the new world.
He found America! that why he is important.
Leif Erikson was one of the most important Viking (from Scandinavia) Explorers. He was Norse, not Polish.
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Money, power and acceptance. Not getting lost was pretty important as well.
he explored the west of Greenland, so i don't thing so.
he discovered vinland or (new found land)
Erik the Red and his son Leif Ericson.
leif ericsons nickname is lucky leif It wasn't lucky leif, it was leif the lucky
Leif Erikson was the first person from Europe to discover North America.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leif_Ericson for more info.
he explored the west of Greenland, so i don't thing so.
He was the first European to land in North America.
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