Reportedly the Viking, Eric the Red had landed on the North American continent hundreds of years before Columbus' voyages to the New World.
who sent Eric the red to explore
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he eplored Greenland
He explored Greenland.
No. He explored Greenland.
None. He sailed for himself.
Greenland.
He was looking for new lands to colonize.
He never explored in North America, his son Leif Ericson did. Erik the Red explored Greenland.
Eric the red discovered Greenland in 982 and that is why the vikings didnt stay in North America I dont think this is a good answer. Just sayin
Eric the Red
Eric the Red's journey was to explore new lands and establish settlements. He is best known for founding the first Norse settlement in Greenland, where he hoped to escape exile from Iceland and establish a new life.