1. The Life of Leif ErikssonThe Life of Leif Eriksson
Ariana BulluckAriana Bulluck
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2. An Explorer is BornAn Explorer is Born
 Leif Eriksson is the second son of Erik theLeif Eriksson is the second son of Erik the
Red and his wife Thjodhild. He was bornRed and his wife Thjodhild. He was born
in Iceland c. 970in Iceland c. 970

3. Discovering VinelandDiscovering Vineland
 Leif Eriksson discovered Vineland afterLeif Eriksson discovered Vineland after
being blown of course to introducebeing blown of course to introduce
Christianity to Greenland. After spendingChristianity to Greenland. After spending
winter in Vineland he returned towinter in Vineland he returned to
Greenland with a cargo of grapes andGreenland with a cargo of grapes and
timber.timber.

4. Personal LifePersonal Life
 Leif Eriksson fell in love with a nobleLeif Eriksson fell in love with a noble
women named Thorgunna who gave birthwomen named Thorgunna who gave birth
to their son Thorgils.to their son Thorgils.

5. Death DateDeath Date
 Sadly Leif Eriksson died in GreenlandSadly Leif Eriksson died in Greenland
c.1020.c.1020.

6. Leif Eriksson DayLeif Eriksson Day
 Leif Eriksson Day is celebrated OctoberLeif Eriksson Day is celebrated October
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7. Leif Eriksson DayLeif Eriksson Day
 Leif Eriksson Day is celebrated OctoberLeif Eriksson Day is celebrated October
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