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Eric the Red, the Norse explorer, is known for being the father of Leif Erikson, who is credited with discovering Greenland and parts of North America. Eric the Red's most notable action regarding his son was encouraging him to explore and settle new lands, which ultimately led to Leif's voyages to Vinland. Eric's own exile from Norway and subsequent settlement of Greenland set the stage for Leif's explorations. Additionally, Eric's legacy is intertwined with Leif's achievements in exploration, making their relationship significant in Viking history.
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What does the name erich mean?
It"a man"s name, and is German in the spelling you give, like ERICH von Daniken, who is Swiss, despite his Germanic-sounding name. Eric is the Scandinavian version Eric the Red, Viking explorer. There is also the surname Ericcsson meaning the son of Eric. Erica is the female version, a neat name for a Valkyrie Knight type. A Friend of mine who claimed his father was a former SS man, had two beautiful sisters ( the son) named Erica and a variant of Elisabeth, note the continental spelling. This guy was a real Four star Wacko. He was a virulent anti-semite and knife collector who used his weapons for real.. Family had the totally benign line of work of a Candy Store. I can still remember this guy"s mother in anguished talk with the principal after the knife fight when her son was arrested- But, Herr Bennett, ( she would talk German under load- Karl:s not such as bad boy, he just likes to , likes to- Play with Knives! everybody outside the office had a sick laugh over that. oh bruder.
What facts does Eric Carle have?
Eric Carle served in the U.S. army during world war II
Who is Eric von?
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When did Eric Liddell went to China?
1925
What was the name of the red-haired boy that killed his little neighbor boy and smashed his head with a rock?
His name was Eric Smith. The boy he beat, killed and sodomized was only four years old...and he claims it was because he was bullied. The four year olds name was Derrick Robie.
Why was he named the way he was Leif Ericson?
Ericson means he was the son of Eric. His father was Eric the Red.
Who is the north explorer son of Eric the red?
Leif Ericson.
Was leif ericsson son of Eric the red was he a famous viking?
Yes.
What nationality is Leif Eriksson?
Scandinavian. He was a Viking from Iceland.
A viking who sailed to the island of Newfoundland was?
There was Eric the Red & his son, Leif Ericson.
Who was a viking who sailed to the island of Newfoundland?
There was Eric the Red & his son, Leif Ericson.
Eric the red's childrens names?
Son, Daughter, Dog, Cat, Fish, Wife
What was the voyage of Eric the red?
To America--------------No, Erik the Red founded a viking colony in Greenland. It was Leif Eriksson (son of Erik the Red) who discovered America.
Why did Eric the red leave his own son leif ericsson?
Because he was banished from Iceland for three years.
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.
Who was Eric the red and what did Eric the red do to lead the vikings to north AmErica?
He explored Greenland, and established two settlements there. It was his son, Leif Ericson, who sailed to North America. Erik never went to North America.
What lands did Eric the red discover?
Eric the Red is credited with discovering and settling Greenland in the 10th century. He named it Greenland to attract settlers, but the land was mostly icy and inhospitable. He also had an important role in the Norse exploration of North America, as his son Leif Erikson is believed to have reached North America around the same time or shortly after him.
