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Erik the Red or Leif Erikson's father was the first European to discover Greenland.

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Who discovered the biggest island in the Atlantic Ocean?

The biggest island in the Atlantic Ocean is Greenland. It was likely discovered by Norse explorer Erik the Red in the 10th century, though it is believed that the island had previously been visited by other peoples.


When was Greenland discovered?

Greenland was discovered in 982 1000AD. it was discovered by Eric the Red or Eric Thoualdsson . He was exiled from Iceland because of murder reports. Then when it expired he returned to Iceland to bring people to Greenland to make cohabitant. His son was born in Greenland. He discovered other places in Greenland


What viking discovered Greenland?

im not going as the viking who discoverded greenland


What did Eric the Red discover?

Greenland. He discovered Greenland


Who discovered Greenland?

Leif Ericson is NOT correct! Erik the Red discovered and created a settlement on Greenland. Leif Erikson, his son, was born in Greenland, and explored and discovered Newfoundland and Vinland.


What did Erik the red discovered?

he discovered Greenland


When did Erik the red discover Greenland?

Erik the red discovered Greenland in the year 982.


Why is Greenland an island and not a country?

Greenland is surrounded by the oceans ..so it is an island.


What is the island east of Greenland?

Baffin Island is probably the largest near Greenland.


Why was Greenland discovered?

some cool person discovered it .


What vikings discovered?

Greenland.


What was name of leif ericsson's ship when he discovered Greenland?

um ithink the names of his ships were norseman and ravnen