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'''Leif Ericson''' (c. 970 – c. 1020) was a [[ | '''Leif Ericson''' (c. 970 – c. 1020) was a [[Norse people|Norse]] explorer widely regarded today as the first [[Europe]]an to reach [[North America]], in what is [[Newfoundland]] today. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Although it is unknown whether he was part of the initial voyage to North America, he was certainly a member of the | Although it is unknown whether he was part of the initial voyage to North America, he was certainly a member of the [[Viking expansion|Viking expedition]] that reached [[L'Anse aux Meadows]]. According to Viking myths and sagas, Ericson founded a colony there in the area known as [[Vinland]].<ref name="ACI">''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[Database: Daring Viking Explorer]]</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Latest revision as of 14:48, 19 September 2024
Leif Ericson (c. 970 – c. 1020) was a Norse explorer widely regarded today as the first European to reach North America, in what is Newfoundland today.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Although it is unknown whether he was part of the initial voyage to North America, he was certainly a member of the Viking expedition that reached L'Anse aux Meadows. According to Viking myths and sagas, Ericson founded a colony there in the area known as Vinland.[1]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Initiates (mentioned only)
- Echoes of History (indirect mention only)