Leif Ericson

noun

Ericson, Leif.

Leif Ericson

/ ˈliːf ˈɛrɪksən /

noun

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Ericson, Leif

A Norwegian explorer of about the year 1000. He is said to have discovered a place in North America called Vinland. Several locations are possible for Vinland, including the Canadian province of Newfoundland and New England .

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Notes

Ericson, rather than Christopher Columbus , is sometimes called the European discoverer of America. His discovery, however, is not indisputably documented, as the discovery of Columbus is. Also, Ericson's voyages, unlike the voyages of Columbus, did not result in continuous colonization.

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Example Sentences

Leif Ericson, the Northman, was therefore the real discoverer of America.

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The name of Leif Ericson is mentioned, unconnected with Wineland or its discovery.

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