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Leif was believed to have been born around AD 970, son of the famous Eric the Red. Some think that he was born in 960 to more than 970, but he died at 1020. That means that he was 50 when he died, but some say that he was 90, meaning that he died in 1060! Records are kept in Icelandic 'sagas'.
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∙ 9y agoLeif Ericson set sail in 999 from Greenland to sail back to Norway for supplies. He ended up in Canada because his ship was blown off course.
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∙ 13y agoHe was a viking that found the New World (North America) 500 years BEFORE Christopher Colombus.
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∙ 12y agoIn the year 1002 or 1003.
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Who helped leif erikson on his journey?
He had a crew of 35 men.
Where did Leif Erikson go?
North America.
Is there school on leif erikson day?
Yes, But in St Lucie County between 2008 and 2011, in public schools, They do not go to school on leif erikson day.
Is Leif Erikson Polish?
Leif Erikson was one of the most important Viking (from Scandinavia) Explorers. He was Norse, not Polish.
What is the name of the leif erikson comic?
The name of the comic about Leif Erikson is "The Vinland Saga".
What year did Leif Erikson go on his journey?
In the year 1002 or 1003.
What did leif erikson do after his journey?
Returned to his farm in Greenland.
Who helped leif erikson on his journey?
He had a crew of 35 men.
Who sponsored leif erikson's journey?
No one. He had his own ship and supplies.
Where did Leif Erikson go?
North America.
Why did Leif Erickson decide to go this new land?
why did leif erikson decide to go this new land
Is there school on leif erikson day?
Yes, But in St Lucie County between 2008 and 2011, in public schools, They do not go to school on leif erikson day.
What did Leif Erikson do after he explored Vinland?
Leif Erikson sailed back to Greenland to tell his dad.
Why did leif erikson go on an exploration?
He was searching for new lands to colonize.
What was the name of Leif Erikson's mother?
Mrs. Erikson :)
Did Leif Erikson have chidren?
Leif Erikson had one son Thorkell Leifsson who succeeded him as Chieftain of Greenland.
Why did Leif Erikson decide to go exploring?
He was searching for new lands to colonize.
