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Who was Erik the Red's father?

  • Asvald Eriksson

  • Thorvald Asvaldsson

  • Olaf Eriksson

  • Magnus Eriksson

Answer

Thorvald Asvaldsson, a notable figure in Norse history, was the father of the renowned explorer Erik the Red, who is famously associated with the colonization of Greenland. Thorvald's legacy encompasses his fearless voyages across the vast oceans and his pivotal role as a patriarch, passing on a spirit of adventure and exploration that would shape the course of Norse history.
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