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
north america
The dates are not specific but Eric the Red was born sometime near the year 950 and died around the year 1003 to 1004. For more details about his life see the site listed below.that is true but look at Google for more info by the way its Erik the red not Eric the red, god people these days some times I worry.
He sailed west from Iceland to Greenland.
Two: Norway and Iceland.
France
None. He sailed for himself.
who sent Eric the red to explore
1956
he eplored Greenland
He explored Greenland.
No. He explored Greenland.
Greenland.
He was looking for new lands to colonize.
Iceland.
Reportedly the Viking, Eric the Red had landed on the North American continent hundreds of years before Columbus' voyages to the New World.
Greenland
Norway.