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Leif Erikson

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Leif Erikson, a Norse explorer, is believed to have been the first European to land in North America, centuries before Columbus. According to the Norse sagas, he established a short-lived settlement in Vinland, likely in present-day Newfoundland, Canada. While the extent of Norse exploration of North America remains debated, Eriksons voyages represent a significant early chapter in transatlantic contact.

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