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Erik the Red from Norway, 950-1003 AD, he was exiled from Norway and from Iceland too because of his temper and mannerisms, it was also suggested that he had committed murder in both Norway and Iceland. He sailed to the west and discovered the island. He was so impressed that he sailed back to Iceland to spread the news of this Green land.
In 985, he travelled back there but this time taking 25 ships with him filled with people wanting to make a new life but sadly it is said that only 15 out of the 25 ships made it. Erik the Red assumed the chieftan's seat. Leif Erikkson that made us aware of the beauty and the use of Iolite was Red's son, he brought Christian Misssionaries to the island.
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∙ 15y agoErik the Red (Danish: Erik den Røde) named Greenland
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∙ 11y agoIt's Iceland.but Iceland's name is Greenland... the other question is why does Greenland's name is Greenland?...is not real
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∙ 12y ago1. Greenland is an autonomous country.
2. This country is also a part of Denmark.
3. The trend is for the total independence of Greenland.
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∙ 15y agoErik The Red (Danish: Erik Den Røde)
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What is the real name for Greenland?
The name of Greenland in Greenlandic is Kalaallit Nunaat. Greenland is the largest island in the world. Its capital is Nuuk.
Where did Leif Ericson sail?
He sailed to Greenland (to a colony established by his father Eric the Red) and to Vinland, which was the name he gave to what is now Newfoundland in Canada.
What is the name of the capital city of Greenland?
The name of the capital city of Greenland is called Nuuk.
Why did Eric the red name Greenland?
he named it Greenland because it is a very big place the ice is far from the coast and the land between the ice is very green
What is another name for Greenland?
"Kalaallit Nunaat" is the local name for Greenland. Meaning "The Greenlanders' Land".
What does Greenland look like?
Despite Greenland's name, Greenland is actually covered by ice and snow. However, there are parts of Greenland that are quite green.
What is name of the sea which lies between the islands of Greenland and Spitsbergen?
Greenland Sea
What did Eric the red do when he reached Greenland?
Eric the Red didn't actually discover Greenland, it was actually discovered by Gunnbjörn Ulfsson, but in 982, Eric explored Greenland and in 985 Eric was the first to really settle Greenland successfully.
Lief the lucky what did he call Greenland?
He called it Greenland. It was the name his father came up with.
What is the name of Greenland's language?
english
What is the Dutch name for Greenland?
Groenland.
What is the name of country there are no snakes?
Greenland
