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The first European to set foot in the new world, opening a new land rich with resources for the Vikings to explore.

Leif Ericson was born in Iceland around the year 960 ad. Leif's farther was Eric the Red, he moved to Iceland when Leif's grandfather Thorvald was expelled from Norway for killing a man during a dispute. Like most other Viking boys, Leif spent most of his childhood life away from his family. When Leif turned eight years old he lived with a man named Thyrker, a German Leif's farther had captured. Thyker was very well educated he taught Leif how to read, write, spell, and speak in the right way. Thyrker also taught Leif how to speak Ireland and Russian, and also taught him how to be a good trader. Leif loved the sea, he would often watch all the ships come into the harbor. He loved people telling him about there life on boats and sailing in the water. One of Leif's first trips was when he went with his farther to Norway to bring gifts to a great Viking, his name was King Olaf. This trip would bring so many changes to Leif's life. He went on this trip in 984 Leif was only 24 years of age. Later on in life Leif became very restless in his Greenland home. So he decided to find some land. Leif asked his dad Eric the Red what he thought he said "there is no way you are going to do that" but Leif nagged and nagged so Eric finally gave in and said ok. On his way to the land Eric fell from his horse and had sprained his ankle. So now Eric was not able to go. Leif was now on his own.

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here try this Around the age of ten, Leif had to move to Greenland because his father was banned from Iceland and he couldn't move to Norway because his father was previously banned from there to

Leif Erickson was the REAL first person who discovered America. 500 years before Colombus. Also did you know Leif had a sister named Freydis and he had his own day.And his nickname was leif the lucky but im not too sure why...
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Son of Eirik the red, and accidentally discovered north america.

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He lead a group of Vikings, who became the first Europeans to land in America.

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He led a group of Vikings, who were the first Europeans to land in North America.

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Yes. He was the first European to discover North America.

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He was the Viking who became the first European to land in North America.

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Lief's Dad, Eric, discovered and settled in Greenland. Lief son of Eric discovered and helped others settle in North America, starting around 1002 AD.

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Who was the viking explorer?

Leif Ericson.


Is Leif Ericson a viking?

Yes. He was a Viking explorer.


Who was known as Leif the lucky?

Leif Ericson, the Viking explorer.


Was leif ericson a slave?

No. He was a Viking explorer.


How do you spell leif ericson?

That is the usual Anglicized spelling of "Leif Ericson" (Leif Eiriksson Viking explorer, 970-1020 AD).


Leif Ericson the first viking or explorer?

No. There were others before him.


Who was a European viking explorer who went to North America?

Leif Ericson.


Is leif ericson the meanest viking ever?

No. He was known as an explorer, not a warrior.


Accomplishments of leif ericson?

He was a Viking explorer, and the first European to land in North America.


Who is Leef Erickson?

Leif Ericson was a Viking explorer, who became the first European to land in North America.


The viking who explored and settled in vinland was?

Lief Ericson


Who was the viking get to Newfoundland?

Leif Ericson.