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'''Leif Ericson''' (c. 970 – c. 1020) was a [[Norsemen|Norse]] explorer widely regarded today as the first [[Europe]]an to reach [[North America]], in what is | '''Leif Ericson''' (c. 970 – c. 1020) was a [[Norsemen|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 [[Vikings|Viking]] expedition that reached | Although it is unknown whether he was part of the initial voyage to North America, he was certainly a member of the [[Vikings|Viking]] [[Viking expansion|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> | ||
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[[Category:970 births]] | [[Category:970 births]] | ||
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Revision as of 04:49, 30 June 2020
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
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]