In the 980s, Erik the Red, a Norwegian-born Viking, led a group of Icelanders to establish the first Norse settlements in Greenland. After being exiled from both Norway and Iceland, Erik explored Greenland and saw its potential for colonization. By 985 CE, the settlers had established a foothold, marking another significant expansion of Norse exploration during the Viking Age.
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