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he had red hair there for he was called Eric the red
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoHes famous because he discovered Greenland.
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∙ 12y agoEric the Red founded the first village in Greenland and named it Greenland (even though it was icy and snowy) to atract people to come to his new land and they did!
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∙ 13y agoHe was a Viking explorer who explored Greenland and established two colonies there.
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∙ 13y agoHe explored Greenland, and established two colonies there.
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Leif ericsson son of Eric the red was a famous what?
Leif Ericsson is a famous Norse exploring viking who discovered Newfoundland
Who were two famous descendants of Vikings?
I know for sure that one of them is Leif Errikson...and Eric the red.
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! :)
What is Eric the Red famous?
Erik the Red is famous for discovering Greenland.
Why was Eric the red famous?
He explored Greenland, and established two colonies there.
Was leif ericsson son of Eric the red was he a famous viking?
Yes.
What were Eric the red and leaf Ericsson good at?
They were both famous explorers.
What is Eric the red known for?
Erik the Red is famous for having founded the first Norse settlement in Greenland.
Is there any one named Eric the red?
Yes, the famous Viking explorer is named Erik the Red.
What did Eric Thorvaldson?
He is 'Eric the Red,' famous Viking and founder of the first European settlement in Greenland in 986AD after being exiled for murder.
What did Eric the Red hope to find on his famous voyage?
He was searching for new lands to colonize.
Leif ericsson son of Eric the red was a famous what?
Leif Ericsson is a famous Norse exploring viking who discovered Newfoundland
Was Eric the red a vicious invader?
NOt really! He was one of the famous viking explorers. He explored green land.
Who founded Greenland?
Eric the Red
When did Eric the Red born and died?
When was Eric the Red born
