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 was a viking
Erik the Red
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.
Yes Erik the red was a viking along with his son Leif Eriksson
This is Erik the red's route. It was the best picture that I could find.