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Thorfinn Karlsefni
11th century Icelandic explorer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thorfinn Karlsefni Thórdarson[lower-alpha 1] was an Icelandic explorer. Around the year 1010, he followed Leif Eriksson's route to Vinland in a short-lived attempt to establish a permanent settlement there with his wife Gudrid Thorbjarnardóttir and their followers.
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Thorfinn Karlsefni | |
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Born | c. 980 |
Died | c. after 1007 |
Occupation | Merchant/Trader & Explorer |
Known for | Early exploration of Vinland |
Partner | Gudrid Thorbjarnardóttir |
Children | Snorri Thorfinnsson |
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