Bjarni Herjolfson
Bjarni Herjolfson was a Norse explorer known for being the first European to sight North America, having accidentally discovered its shores while sailing from Iceland to Greenland in the late 10th century. His voyages contributed to the Viking exploration of the continent and laid the groundwork for future expeditions, including those by Leif Eriksson.
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Bjarni Herjolfson was a Viking who sighted the coast of North America while lost at sea.
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