No. He was an explorer.
In the year 984.
He wanted to follow in his dads footsteps because his dad, Erik the red also explored and discovered 'Greenland'.
Erik the Red
Erik the Red was a viking
Erik the Red discovered Greenland
Erik the Red.
Erik the Red was banished from Iceland.
Erik the Red and Thjodhild.
Erik Thorvaldsson - better known as Erik the Red- died from a disease epidemic brought to the new colony by settlers.
This is Erik the red's route. It was the best picture that I could find.
Yes Erik the red was a viking along with his son Leif Eriksson