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.
He died in the year 1003. The exact date is unknown.
Eric the Red's journey was to explore new lands and establish settlements. He is best known for founding the first Norse settlement in Greenland, where he hoped to escape exile from Iceland and establish a new life.
Eric the Red's exploration had the goal of finding new lands to settle and establish colonies. He was specifically looking for a place where he could escape exile and start a new life for himself and his followers.
He was a Viking explorer who explored Greenland and established two colonies there.
Iceland.
Norway.
Greenland
None. He sailed for himself.
None. He sailed for himself.
He sailed from Iceland.
None. He sailed for himself.
None. He supplied his own ship and supplies.
None. He supplied his own ship and supplies.
Eric the Red
None. He supplied his own ship and supplies.
Greenland was named by Erik the Red. Vinland was named by Leif Ericson.