Erik Thorvaldsson[a] (c. 950 – c. 1003), known as Erik the Red (Norwegian: Erik den røde), was a Norse explorer, described in medieval and Icelandic saga sources as having founded the first …

Erik the Red (flourished 10th century, Norway?) was the founder of the first European settlement on Greenland (c. 985) and the father of Leif Erikson, one of the first Europeans to reach North …

Apr 2, 2014 · Most of what is known about Erik Thorvaldsson, or Erik the Red, comes from Nordic and Icelandic sagas. He is believed to have been born in 950 in Rogaland on the …

Apr 23, 2023 · Erik the Red is a legendary figure from Viking tales and one of the most influential Nordic explorers in history. He is perhaps best known as the father of Viking adventurer Leif …

Aug 25, 2025 · Erik the Red succumbed to an epidemic that ravaged Norse Greenland just as a new millennium dawned. As a pioneering explorer, colonist, murderer, and leader, he is …

Apr 6, 2023 · With his larger-than-life personality and incredible feats of exploration, Erik the Red is a famous Viking figure that will capture your imagination and leave you wanting more. And …

Nov 6, 2025 · Erik the Red, exiled warrior turned fearless Viking pioneer, discovered Greenland, shaping Norse expansion into North America. A saga of resilience and adventure.

Jun 22, 2024 · Erik the Red was a (somewhat hot-headed) vikingr explorer who was the first European to settle Greenland, and father to Leif Erikson.

Dec 27, 2024 · Even though his colony did not survive, Erik the Red’s discovery of Greenland remains a crucial part of history. Not only is his rags to riches story one for the books, his …

Jan 3, 2023 · In this article, we explore the life of one of history’s most famous vikings, Erik the Red. Sometimes spelled Erick or Eric the Red, this intrepid adventurer is best known for …