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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 was Leif Eriksson buried?

It is unknown when or where he died, let alone where he was buried.

What effect did Leif Erikson have on history?

He didn't really impact the world that much other than they knew that it was there. When Columbus found America it had a much greater impact and he became much more popular because he thought he had found Asia. Also, he stayed longer and talked to the Natives. Leif Erickson never came back and he found it on accident. He was looking for Iceland.

Why did leif ericson want to explore Vinland?

There was little good farmland in Greenland, and he did not want to return to Norway or Iceland due to the blood feud that had forced his father to leave and go to Greenland.
Plus he had heard there were unsettled lands to the west of Greenland.

What native people did leif ericson meet?

Yes, he met American Indians (First Nations).

When did leif eriksson land on his first voyage?

I think you mean where. On his first voyage, which was to Norway (Leif being from Greenland) he would have landed at many places including Iceland.

When it comes to his famous voyages to North America his first landing spot in North America was at Helluland which is likely in today's Newfoundland.

Who is leif eriksson and what did he do?

He was a Viking, and he was the first European to set a foot in the "New

world".

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Which route did leif eriksson take?

He sailed west from Greenland to North America.

Why did Leif Ericson go to Vinland?

Leif Eriksson sailed to North America looking for lumber, which was hard to come by and therefore very valuable in Greenland. The area they settled in temporarily was named Vinland after they discovered it not only had lumber and game to hunt, but also grapes.

Did Erik Erikson had childrenS?

If we are talking about the same Erik erikson he had 2 children.

A Son called thomas erikson and a Daughter called Helen whos married and has children of her own which are Daniel and lavigne Richard.

Erik Erikson Died because of a plauge he lived in the 19th century where plagues where common espesh. the black plauge but i don't think he had the black plague because the disease he had, was common not like black...

So Friend, If we are talking about the same Erik erikson He did have children which now have Granddaughters.........

If You want to learn more about him just email me and ill sen you as much as information needed...

Who sponsored Leif Eriksson?

He was for the most part self sponsored as most of his trips were very profitable.

Where did leif eriksson depart?

We do not know the day, just the year.