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Leif Ericsson discovered Newfoundland because in some stories he lost his way and ended up in North America which had not been discovered yet.
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What did Leif Ericsson discover?
North America.
When did Leif Ericsson discover Canada?
1002 or 1003
When did leif Ericsson discover vinland?
Around the year 1002 or 1003.
Why did Leif Ericsson discover America?
He was searching for new lands to colonize.
What place did leif discover?
Leif Ericsson discovered Newfoundland because in some stories he lost his way and ended up in North America which had not been discovered yet.
Where did Leif Ericsson sail from?
Leif Ericsson sailed from Scandinavia.
What country did Leif Ericsson come from?
leif Ericsson was born in Iceland.
How many years earlier did Leif Ericsson discover America than Christopher Columbus?
490 years earlier.
What was Leif Ericson's significance for his contribution?
I'm not completely sure of your question, but Leif Ericsson was famous because he was the first European to discover Amercia. People think and there is evidence that shows that Leif Ericsson descovered a place he called vineland( an island off the coast of Canada) long before Columbus discovered it. Places like France and Britan never found out about the discovery because no permanent settlements were ever established on Vineland
Who is a peasant that lived on a manor in Leif Ericsson's time?
Leif
When did leif Ericsson die?
Leif Ericsson Died in 1020 a.d. he was about 50 years old and had discovered America already
Leif ericsson son of Eric the red was a famous what?
Leif Ericsson is a famous Norse exploring viking who discovered Newfoundland
