Which Norse explorer attempted to settle Vinland with his family?

Which Norse explorer attempted to settle Vinland with his family? Thorfinn Karlsefni did.

Thorfinn Karlsefni led an early 11th-century expedition from Greenland toward Vinland with his wife, Gudrid Thorbjarnardóttir, and other settlers. Unlike a brief scouting voyage, the expedition brought women, livestock, and provisions, indicating an attempt to establish a lasting community.

The Vinland sagas give different figures for the expedition’s size. The Saga of the Greenlanders mentions 60 men and five women, while the Saga of Erik the Red describes three ships carrying about 140 people. The settlers encountered Indigenous inhabitants, traded for a time, and later fought after tensions escalated.

Gudrid gave birth to their son Snorri in Vinland, traditionally regarded as the first child of European parents born in the Americas. The settlement was abandoned after a short period, probably because of conflict, logistical difficulties, and the distance from Greenland. The colony’s exact location remains uncertain, though L’Anse aux Meadows is the strongest archaeological candidate for Norse activity in Vinland.