Leif Ericson

Leif Ericson (c. 970 – c. 1020) was a explorer widely regarded today as the first European to reach North America, in what is  today.

Although it is unknown whether he was part of the initial voyage to North America, he was certainly a member of the expedition that reached. According to Viking myths and sagas, Ericson founded a colony there in the area known as.

Reference

 * Assassin's Creed: Initiates - The Middle Ages: "Daring Viking Explorer"