Erik the Red didn't establish any settlements in the new world. He established settlements in Greenland. His son, Leif Ericson, established the settlement of Vinland in the new world.
He looked for suitable sites to establish settlements.
Founder of the first european settlement in Greenland in 986.
Because it allowed the Vikings to establish settlements in Greenland.
Erik the Red is famous for having founded the first Norse settlement in Greenland.
According to History/ Geographical books and studies, Vikings were the first people to create the settlement in GreenLand. :)
Leif Ericson is NOT correct! Erik the Red discovered and created a settlement on Greenland. Leif Erikson, his son, was born in Greenland, and explored and discovered Newfoundland and Vinland.
Erik the Red discovered Greenland
Erik the red discovered Greenland in the year 982.
Erik "The Red" Thorvaldson sailed form Iceland to Greenland and established the first European Settlement in North America
Eric the Red's full name was Erik Thorvaldsson. He was also known as Erik the Red due to his red hair and beard. He was a Norse explorer and the founder of the first Norse settlement in Greenland.
Erik the Red's exploration led to the settlement of Greenland, where he established the first European settlement around 985 AD. This exploration opened up new lands for Norse settlement and trade, contributing to the expansion of Viking influence in the North Atlantic region.