Eric the Red

Eric the Red was a Norse explorer from Greenland, known for founding the first European settlement in Greenland around the late 10th century. His nickname, "the Red," likely refers to his red hair and beard. Born in Norway, he was banished for manslaughter, leading him to explore and eventually establish a settlement on Greenland's southwestern coast. His voyages helped expand Norse exploration into North America, specifically leading to the discovery of a land they called Vinland. Eric's leadership and adventurous spirit played a key role in Norse exploration of the North Atlantic and North America during the medieval period.