He became an explorer because he wanted to follow in his father's footsteps. He became an explorer because he wanted to follow in his father's footsteps.
No. He was a sailor and explorer.
No one. He was an explorer.
His father, Erik the Red, was already an explorer.
Lief Erikson
Leif Erikson was a Norse explorer and was the first European to land in America. It was believed that Leif Erikson was born in Iceland and his language was Norwegian.
Fame and fortune.
Leif Erikson, a Norse explorer, likely learned how to sail from his father, Erik the Red, who was also an experienced sailor and explorer. Erik the Red is credited with establishing the first Norse settlements in Greenland, and it is likely that he passed down his knowledge and skills to Leif Erikson.
The 11th-century Norse explorer who established Vinland was Leif Erikson. He was the son of Erik the Red, the founder of the first Norse settlement in Greenland. Leif Erikson is considered to be the first known European to have set foot in North America.
He lead a group of Vikings, who became the first Europeans to land in America.
The first explorer ever? No, not at all. Humans have been exploring since before they were even HomoSapiens.
He was a Viking sailor and explorer, who became the first European to land in North America.
Leif Erikson sailed back to Greenland to tell his dad.