Admin Welches Gebiet entdeckte Leif Eriksson?
Gemäß der Eiríks saga rauða fuhr er um das Jahr 1000 von Grönland nach Norwegen, um dort am Königshof aufgenommen zu werden. Nachdem dies gelungen war, entdeckte er auf der Rückreise nach Grönland unbekanntes Land, rettete überdies noch Schiffbrüchige und bekehrte nach seiner Ankunft die Grænlendingar zum Christentum.
Was war die besondere Leistung von Leif Eriksson?
So hat er als erster Wikinger eine Handelsverbindung zwischen Grönland, Norwegen und Schottland geschaffen. Das war zur damaligen Zeit eine seefahrerische Meisterleistung. Leif kannte Bjarni Herjulfsson, der im Jahr 986 auf seiner Fahrt von Island nach Grönland wohl als erster Europäer Amerika gesichtet hat.
What is Leif Eriksson best known for?
Leif Eriksson. Leif Eriksson (Old Norse Leifr Eiríksson, a.k.a. Leifr hinn heppni, Leif the Lucky), explorer, chieftain (born in the 970s CE in Iceland; died between 1018 and 1025 in Greenland). Leif Eriksson was the first European to explore the east coast of North America, including areas that are now part of Arctic and Atlantic Canada.
Are there any living descendants of Leif Erikson?
Another (presumably legitimate) son, Thorkel Leifsson, became chief by 1025, after his father’s death. Nothing further is known about Leif’s descendants. Beginning in the late 19th century, many Nordic Americans celebrated Leif Erikson as the first European explorer of the New World.
Why is Leif Eriksson Day celebrated on October 9?
In the United States, the achievement of the Viking explorer with adventure and exploration in his blood is commemorated every year on October 9th. At Viking Cruises, we cherish our Viking heritage and connection to seafaring visionaries like Leif Eriksson. Karine Hagen of Viking River Cruises is your host.
What happened to Leif Erikson son Thorgils?
When Erik the Red died, Leif Erikson took over as chief of the Greenland settlement. His son Thorgils was sent by his mother (whom Leif never married) to live in Greenland, but was apparently unpopular. Another (presumably legitimate) son, Thorkel Leifsson, became chief by 1025, after his father’s death.