jan 1, 981 - Erik the Red and Other Colonists moved to Greenland

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Erik the Red was exiled and when trying to sail to another settlement Erik ended up sailing to Greenland. Erik having been to Iceland felt like Greenland could be better for Vikings that were moving West. Erik then decided to try and bring other colonists to Greenland because of its attractive name, however, Greenland didn't have wood for the colonists.

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