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Thorvald Eiriksson
Thorvald Eiriksson (; ) was the son of Erik the Red and brother of Leif Erikson. 
The only Medieval Period source material available regarding Thorvald Eiriksson are the two "Vinland sagas"; the "Greenland Saga" and the "Saga of Erik the Red". Although differing in various detail, according to both sagas Thorvald was part of an expedition for the exploration of Vinland and became the first European to die in North America.
The "Greenland Saga" describes a voyage made by Bjarni Herjolfsson,
" Squashberries, gooseberries, and cranberries all grew wild in the area. There are varying explanations for Leif apparently describing fermented berries as "wine."
Leif spent another winter at "Leifsbúðir" without conflict, and sailed back to Brattahlíð in Greenland to assume filial duties to his father.
Vinland Thorvald's voyage (1004 AD).
In 1004, Leif's brother Thorvald Eiriksson sailed with a crew of 30 men to Vinland and spent the following winter at Leif's camp. In the spring, Thorvald attacked nine