Leiv Eiriksson

explorer

Leiv Eiriksson was a Norse explorer from Iceland, renowned for being one of the first Europeans to set foot on North America around the year 1000 AD. He is believed to have landed in a region he called Vinland, which is thought to correspond to parts of present-day Canada. Eiriksson's voyages were part of the larger Viking exploration of the North Atlantic, and he is celebrated in Norse sagas as a key figure in the age of exploration, showcasing the seafaring capabilities of the Vikings. His legacy continues to be honored in various cultural contexts, especially in relation to Norse history and exploration.