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Jan 1, 1000
Leif establishes the civilization of Vinland
Shortly after reaching Newfoundland, Leif set up a small civilization in Newfoundland called Vinland. Vinland was started by the crew's families. Leif left in 1003 and returned to Greenland. (Eriksson 307) -
Jan 1, 1000
Widespread fear of end of world
In the year 1000, a widespread fear that the world was going to end. Peole believed that the year 1000 was the final judgement day of God. The temr used for this day was called the Millennialism. (Timetables of History) -
Jan 1, 1002
Leif sets sail for Norway
Leif leaves Vinland in 997 and voyages to Norway. Leif took a year to travel to Norway after leaving Vinland. Leif only stayed in Norway shortly, then returned to Greenland the following year. (Eriksson 307) -
Jan 1, 1003
Leif's crossover to christianity
Leif converted to Catholic after going to Norway. He also brought christianity back to Greenland when he returned in 1003. Greenland is still Catholic mojority today. (Eriksson 307) -
Jan 1, 1003
Leif becomes Paramount Chief
In 1003, the paramount cheif of Greenland Eric the Red dies. The job is passed to his son Leif. Leif held the role of paramount cheif until his death in 1015 -
Jan 1, 1003
War between Poland and Germany
Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor had the throne of Germany in the realy 1000's. He led a german army against poland in 1003. He was part of two wars against Poland when he died in 1024. (Timetables of History) -
Jan 1, 1010
Vinland perishes
In 1010 the civilization Leif started in Newfoundland called Vinland perishes. The main reasons were illness and attacks from Native Americans. Vinland was the first civilization in America based on historian search. (Leif Eriksson 30) -
Jan 1, 1015
Leif Eriksson dies
Leif Eriksson died in 1015. Leif most likely died in Greenland but its not recorded in his sagas. Not much is recorded about Leif's family so we don't know a lot about his personal life. (Eriksson 307) -
Jan 1, 1020
The sagas are written
The life of Leif Eriksson is written down in sagas. Mostly Leif's adventures to places like Norway and North America are recorded.
Leif Eriksson is creditied for discovering North America, but most of the credit is given to Christopher Columbus. (Erikkson 50). -
Leif Eriksson's birth
Leif Eriksson is born around 980 in Iceland. His father is the famous Viking Eric the Red. Leif will live in Iceland until 986. (Eriksson 306) -
Leif moves to greenland
Leif leave with his father Eric the Red to Greenland leaving Iceland. In Greenland, Leif learns tales of Vikings and their adventures. It's here where Leif gets inspired to sail the seas. (Leif Eriksson 4) -
Leif's first voyage
Leif sets sail for his voyage to the Labrador Coast and Newfoundland. Leif heard that explorer Bjarni Herjolsfson had recently sailed to the Labrador Coast, so Leif wanted to go to. Leif sailed with a small crew but they reached in 995. (Leif Eriksson 306) -
Mainz Cathedrale
The construction of Mainz Cathedrale begins in Germany. Mainz Cathedrale is one of Germany's biggest and oldest cathedrales today. The roman-catholic cathedrale is over 1000 years old. (Time Tables of History) -
Rebuilding of Peking
The rebuliding of Peking happened in 986 after attacks from neighboring enemies. The area of Peking is in modern day China around the modern city of Bejing. Peking was home to one of the first capitols to a united country. (Timetables of History) -
First canonization of Saints
Canonization is when the Christian church declares a dead person has become immortalized as a saint. The first group of people canonizated were the martyrs. This process is still used today by the church. -
Development of systematic musical notation
Musical notation is any system that represents aurally perceived music, through the use of written symbols. In 990 it was invented in Ancient Greece. Musical notation is still uesd today by modern musicians. (Timetables of History). -
Period: to Dec 12, 1020
Timeline of Leif Eriksson
