Lief Erickson

  • Dec 16, 1000

    Set Sail!!!

    Leif Erickson sets sail with his crue to find a new place to settle.
  • Period: Dec 16, 1000 to Dec 16, 1020

    Leif Erickson's exploration

    Leif Erickson discovers many lands: Vineland (paradise), Helluland (forest land), Markland (forest land) and most importantly what is today Canada and America.
  • Dec 17, 1001

    Fun Fact!

    Leif Erickson earned the nickname Leif the Lucky!!!
  • Dec 16, 1020

    Leif Erickson dies

    In the tragic year of 1020 Leif Erickson died.
  • Dec 16, 1020

    Fun fact

    No date but Vikings did not live with their family's when they are young.
  • Dec 17, 1021

    Fun Fact

    Don't worry this is my lat fun fact: Leif Erickson day is oct. 9th every year!
  • The thought of journy begins journey begins!

    Leif Erickson thinks about the idea to set sail to find a new place to settle like his grandfather, Eric the Red did.
  • Fun fact!

    Leif Erickson's father Eric the Red was an explorer too... but he murdered another Viking and got band from the land.
  • Period: to Dec 16, 1020

    Who really discovered America, Canada and more?!

    In 984 Leif Erickson's journey begins. The unfortunate day in 1020 when Leif died