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Who was the first European to visit present day of America?

Leif Erickson


Where did leif erricson explore?

Leif Erickson explored what is now present day Greenland and of course America. He explored Greenland in 997 ad, and he discovered America in 1001 ad.


Is Leif Erickson day a real holiday?

Only in America. Oct 9th


Who came with Leif Erickson to America?

Leif erickson brought with him 34 crew members, to whom are not know to this day. But 3 are known. He brought Thyker (a slave) his brother, and father, the famous, Eric the red.


What did Leif Ericsson do to earn his place in history?

Well it is said that Colombus wasn't the first European to set foot in America but Leif eriksson was , he wrote a book about it and he states that the Viking were really the first ones to set foot in America, therefore making him "Leif eriksson" famous . Leif erickson day is october 9th. leif Eriksson was also Christian and brought Christianity to the viking era.


Should Leif Ericson have a holiday?

Of course he should have a holiday! He was the first European to land in north America. I don't understand why people celebrate Columbus Day, because he wasn't the one to discover our "New World", Leif Erickson did!!


How did president Lyndon B. Johnson acknowledge that erickson was the first European to land on American soil?

Proclaimed October ninth Leif Erickson day to commemorate


What is the value of honoring Leif Erickson First Day of Issue stamped envelope?

Scott Number 1359. Catalog value is $2.95.


Was Leif Erickson exploration successful?

Leif Erikson's exploration of North America is considered successful as he is believed to have been the first European to reach the continent around 1000 AD. He established a settlement in what is now modern-day Newfoundland, Canada, but his exploration did not have a lasting impact on European colonization of the Americas.


What was the present day area explored by leif ericson?

The east coast of Canada: Baffin Island, Labrador, Newfoundland.


What did king Olaf provide for Leif Erickson?

King Olaf provided Leif Erikson with support and encouragement for his explorations and missionary efforts. He recognized Leif's potential and granted him the resources and backing necessary for his voyages, particularly in spreading Christianity to the Norse settlers in Greenland and beyond. This support was crucial in helping Leif become one of the first Europeans to reach North America, specifically Vinland, which is believed to be part of modern-day Canada.


Why do you have Columbus Day not leif ericson day?

Leif Ericson found Canada Columbus found Mexico The woodland Indians found America. Stupidly Leif Ericson didn't claim the land but Columbus did.