Thorfinn Karlsefni

Thorfinn Karlsefni was a Norse explorer from Iceland in the early 11th century, known for leading an expedition to North America around 1010 AD, shortly after Leif Erikson. He aimed to establish a settlement in Vinland, believed to be part of present-day Newfoundland. Although he initially succeeded in creating a temporary outpost and attempting to cultivate the land, the settlement faced conflicts with indigenous peoples and challenges from the environment. Thorfinn's journey exemplifies early Norse exploration of North America, highlighting the Norse efforts to expand beyond Europe centuries before Columbus.