Norse colonization of North America

viking settlement begun in the 10th century
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Norse colonization of North America

Summary

Norse colonization of North America is a historical period[1]. It draws 1,795 Wikipedia views per month (historical_period category, ranking #61 of 371).[2]

Key Facts

  • Norse colonization of North America's instance of is recorded as historical period[3].
  • Norse colonization of North America took place at Greenland[4].
  • The location of Norse colonization of North America was Newfoundland and Labrador[5].
  • Norse colonization of North America is a type of viking expansion[6].
  • Norse colonization of North America's Commons category is recorded as Norse colonization of the Americas[7].
  • Norse colonization of North America began on 900[8].
  • Norse colonization of North America's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Norse colonization of North America[9].

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Definition and Type

Norse colonization of North America's instance of is recorded as historical period[3]. It is a type of viking expansion[6].

Why It Matters

Norse colonization of North America draws 1,795 Wikipedia views per month (historical_period category, ranking #61 of 371).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

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