What was Lief Ericsson searching for?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

His name is Actually Leif Eriksson, and he wasn't searching for anything he got lost on his way to Greenland and landed in present day Newfoundland. He established a settlement there but it didn't last.

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∙ 14y ago

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How did lief Ericsson get the name lief the lucky?

lief ericsson got the name lief the lucky because on the way back from Norway he saved a icelandic and his crew

Where was Lief Ericsson born?

here

When was Lief Ericsson born?

In the year 970.

What did lief Ericsson discover?

North America.

What caused Lief Ericsson's death?

he died of starvation

How did lief Ericsson die?

right now, this second

Who was lief Ericsson's mom?

Leif Erica the 3rd

What year was lief Ericsson was born?

In the year 970.

Who did Lief Ericsson go with?

The Vikings... and sometimes with his father Eric the Red.

Who sponsored lief Ericsson's journey?

No one. He had his own ship and supplies.

What was the purpose of Lief Ericsson voyage?

To find new lands to colonize.

Who reached America 500 years before Columbus?

lief ericsson