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Eric was a resident of Iceland but he became unpopular after being involved in quarrels and killings. He found a niche in Greenland where sheep and goats could be raised. He hoped to attract other colonists to the place to keep him company by calling the place "Greenland".
Biographical Details
He was banished from Iceland because he killed two men in arguments. It took him 3 years of various travels before he discovered Greenland. He was born around 950 AD and died 1003 AD. He was called "Eric the Red" because of his hair.
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∙ 14y agoWhy did Eric the Red leave his homeland?
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∙ 12y agoBecause Erik the Red killed two men.
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Who or what country did Eric The Red explore for?
None. He sailed for himself.
Greenland was explored by what Viking?
Eric the Red in 985 sailing from IcelandEric the Red
What was Erik the red's real name?
He was known as "Eric the Red", but his real name was Eric Thorvaldsson.
Greenland was explored by the Viking?
Greenland was explored by the Viking, _______.Eric the Red! :)
Who is the Father of Leif Erickson?
ERIC THE RED
Who sent him to explore?
who sent Eric the red to explore
When did Eric the red explore?
1956
What did Eric the red explore?
he eplored Greenland
Where did Eric the red explore at?
He explored Greenland.
Did Eric the red explore Vermont?
No. He explored Greenland.
What area of the American continents did eric the red explore?
Greenland.
Who or what country did Eric The Red explore for?
None. He sailed for himself.
Why did eric the red wanted to explore?
He was looking for new lands to colonize.
Did Eric the Red explore the US?
Reportedly the Viking, Eric the Red had landed on the North American continent hundreds of years before Columbus' voyages to the New World.
Where in north America did Eric the red explore?
He never explored in North America, his son Leif Ericson did. Erik the Red explored Greenland.
What country did Eric the red explore for?
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
Who founded Greenland?
Eric the Red
