3 ms·Leif Erikson? Popularized by Spongebob, no less.by Afforess 5y agoLeif Erikson? Popularized by Spongebob, no less.cguess 5y agoThis is about nailing the exact date that this settlement was built. Leif Erikson was almost certainly earlier anyways.z3c0 5y agoAccording to Wikipedia, he died in 1020. So technically, you're correct. Which is the best kind of correct.