Leif Erikson
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Summary
Leif Erikson was born on 972[1] in Icelandic Commonwealth[2]. He died on 1020[3] in Brattahlíð[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], seafarer[6], warrior[7], and discoverer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (140,342 views/month, #4,248 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Eiríksstaðir[10]
- Place of death: Greenland[11]
- Father: Erik the Red[12]
- Mother: Thjodhild Jörundardóttir[13]
- Country of citizenship: Icelandic Commonwealth[14]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[15], Old Norse religion[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Leifur Eiríksson[18]
- Given name: Leif[19]
- Topic's main category: Category:Leif Erikson[20]
- Commons gallery: Leifr Eiríksson[21]
- Described by source: Leif Eriksson (c. 975–1025), explorer and discoverer of America[22], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Old West Norse[24]
- Name in native language: Leifr Eiríksson[25]
- Sibling: Thorstein Eiriksson[26], Thorvald Eiriksson[27], Freydís Eiríksdóttir[28]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[29]
- Patronym or matronym: Eiríksson[30]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Leif Erikson include Leif Erikson Day[31], a holiday[32], in United States[33], founded in 1964[34]; Leif Erikson Awards[35], an award[36], in Iceland[37], founded in 2015[38]; leifite[39], a mineral species[40]; and Ejriksson[41], an impact crater[42].
Why It Matters
Leif Erikson has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 82 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
He is credited with the discovery of Vinland[45], a region[46]. Entities named for him include Leif Erikson Day[31], a holiday[32], in United States[33], founded in 1964[34]; Leif Erikson Awards[35], an award[36], in Iceland[37], founded in 2015[38]; leifite[39], a mineral species[40]; and Ejriksson[41], an impact crater[42].
FAQs
Where was Leif Erikson born?
Leif Erikson's place of birth was Icelandic Commonwealth[2].
Where did Leif Erikson die?
Leif Erikson died in Brattahlíð[4].
Who were Leif Erikson's parents?
Leif Erikson's father was Erik the Red[12]. Leif Erikson's mother was Thjodhild Jörundardóttir[13].
What did Leif Erikson do for work?
Leif Erikson worked as an explorer[5], seafarer[6], warrior[7], and discoverer[8].
What did Leif Erikson discover?
Leif Erikson is credited as discoverer of Vinland[45].