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Leif Erikssonor Leif Eriksson the Lucky Norwegian Leiv Eriksson den Hepne(flourished 11th century) Icelandic explorer, possibly the first European to reach North America. The second son of Erik the Red, he was on his way back from Norway to Greenland, where he had been sent by Olaf I Tryggvason to Christianize the natives (c. 1000), when he sailed off course and landed probably at Nova Scotia, which he called Vinland. This standard account comes from the Icelandic Eiríks saga. Another account, the Groenlendinga saga, says he learned of Vinland from a man who had been there 14 years earlier and that Leif reached North America after 1000. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It may be a little gentler than Leif Eriksson, but it has powerful possibilities. Leif Eriksson (VP, Business Development) has significant experience as a consultant within the IT industry and is one of the founders of WM-data's e-business division. circa 1000: Leif Eriksson leads a Viking expedition to Newfoundland. |
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