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==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]] [[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> | 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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Revision as of 18:28, 9 April 2021
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]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Initiates (mentioned only)