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Leif Ericson

Leif Eriksson was a 9th century Norse explorer. He is believed to be the son of the famous viking, Erik the Red.

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Where did leif ericson come from?

He was more than likely born in Iceland. His grandfather was banished from Norway and brought his son, Erik, with him to Iceland, where he grew up and met Lief's mother. Later on, Erik was banished from Iceland, and he and his sons settled Greenland.

What did leif erikson do for the native Americans?

yes he pooped on their land and peed in their hair

Who sent Leif Eriksson?

No one. He supplied his own ship and supplies.

Is Iceland the sponsoring country for Leif Erikson?

Leif Erikson, aka Leifur Eiríksson, was not sponsored by any countries. His father, Erik Thorvaldson, aka Eiríkr Þorvaldsson, aka Erik the Red, was banished from Iceland after "some killings", and sailed to Greenland accordingly. Eriksson first stumbled into North America when his ship was blown off course when he was returning to Greenland from Norway. He spotted land lush with natural resources such as timber, wild grain, and grapes. He later mounted an expedition to return the land he had spotted - in search of more and better land for his family and others who had moved to Greenland.

Accomplishments of Leif Eriksson?

He travelled west from Iceland and discovered America.

How long did Leif Ericson's voyage last?

about 27 years that's what Google says lol

When did Leif Erikson reach North America?

around mediterranean sea and across the Atlantic ocean

Did leif ericson have a pet polar bear?

people say that he captured a polar bear in Greenland and tamed it

What nationality is Leif Eriksson?

Scandinavian. He was a Viking from Iceland.

Did leif erikson have a ship?

I do not know what ship Leif Erikson sailed on but I can tell you it was not the Santa Maria

Why did leif ericson name this new land vineland?

Vin(pronounced like tin) means pasture. He saw wide open fields :)

What country supported leif ericson?

None. He supplied his own ship and supplies.

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Though he did get some sponsorship from the King of Norway to spread Christianity. How much help is not known but not likely much as Leif did not return to Norway very often.

What three place in north America did leif eriksson land at?

He landed in L'Anse aux Meadows (French version of name) or Leifsbúðir on the northern tip of Newfoundland.

How did Leif Ericson know of new lznd to the west of Greenland?

Fame and Fortune and he had to live up to his Dad's rep. His Dad discovered and settled Greenland making the Vikings indigenous to lower Greenland.

When Leif heard of a crew and ship that had seen a new land in the west he bought the ship and hired the crew to retrace their path.

Why did Leif Erikson sail to Newfoundland?

There are two versions. In the first, he was already aware of it's existence, because it had been spotted years before by a man named Bjarni Herjolfs. In the second, he was sailing for Greenland, but sailed too far south, and ended up in North America.

How many voyages did leif eriksson take?

he had several voyages including small ones

How is Erik Erikson's theory used today?

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