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He was involved with some killings and burglary. So they exiled him. This is one of the reasons he explored, named and even colonized Greenland.
Side note. He named his newly explored land Greenland to help attract people to it even though Greenland ended up being an island of iceberg and Iceland is green plains.
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Why did Eric the red move to Iceland?
His father had been banished from Norway for murder, so they moved to Iceland.
What are some interesting stories about Eric the Red's childhood?
His family was banished from Norway when he was ten years old, because his father had murdered someone.
Was Erik the Red banished from Norway or Iceland?
Iceland. Erik the Red's father was banished from Norway for murdering a man, and Erik the Red was himself banished from Iceland for three years, also for murdering two men.
When did Eric the red get banished from iceland?
In the year 982.
When Eric the red was banished from iceland where did he settle?
greenland
Eric the red nationality?
Norway
Why did Eric the red go on exploration?
He was banished from Iceland for three years.
What country was Eric the Red born?
Norway.
What is Eric the red's homeland?
Norway and Iceland.
Why do you think leif erickson was banished from two countries rather than put in prison?
Leif was never banished. His father, Erik the Red, was banished from Norway and Iceland.
Was Eric the Red from Europe?
Yes. Born in Norway. Raised in Norway and Iceland.
Where did Eric the red spend his childhood?
Norway and Iceland.
