Erik thorvaldsson erik the red

Erik the Red

  • Sep 1, 1000

    Erik Died

    Erik died in Eriksfjord from an unknown illness.
  • Erik the Red Born

    His father was named Erik. Erik the red was born in Iceland.
  • Erik the Red's father banished from Norway

    Erik the Red's father banished from Norway because he killed 3 men.
  • Leif Erikson Born

  • Erik was Exiled

    Eric the red was exiled for killing 2 men there was no explanaition why they were killed. Erik was exiled from Iceland.
  • Erik Found Greenland

    Erik the Red found Greenland with his crew. He came in on the west side of Greenland. Erik was the first person ever in Greenland.
  • Erik's Second Voyage

    About 25 ships set sail with Erik the Red for Greenland. Only 14 ships survived the seas.
  • Eriksfjord named after Erik

    Eriksfjord named after Erik. Erik died in Eriksfjord.
  • Period: to Sep 1, 1000

    Erik the Red's Lifespan