List of Greenlandic rulers - Wikipedia
List of Greenlandic rulers. This is a list of the rulers of Greenland: The Norse Colony of Greenland (982–1261) The Kingdom of Norway (1261–1814) The personal union of Norway and Sweden (1319–1343)
History of Greenland - Wikipedia
But in 1355 union king Magnus IV of Sweden and Norway (In Norway crowned Magnus VII after claims of birthright) sent a ship (or ships) to Greenland to inspect its Western and Eastern Settlements. Sailors found settlements entirely Norse and Christian.
Greenland - Wikipedia
Greenland is a self-governing entity within the constitutional monarchy of the Kingdom of Denmark, in which King Frederik X is the head of state. The monarch officially retains executive power and presides over the Council of State ( privy council ).
Why Did Greenland’s Vikings Vanish? - Smithsonian Magazine
The fate of Greenland’s Vikings—who never numbered more than 2,500—has intrigued and confounded generations of archaeologists.
Viking Age Greenland - World History Encyclopedia
Apr 3, 2018 · Greenland was drawn into the Viking Age and settled by Norse Vikings in the late 980s CE, their presence there lasting into the 15th century CE.
“The queen was respected in Greenland, but the new king will be …
Jan 12, 2024 · Despite increasing criticism of Denmark, the royal family has secured a special place in Greenlandic hearts through their understanding of differences. On Sunday January 14th, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark will leave the throne to her son, Frederik, who is even more popular in Greenland.
Erik the Red | Biography & Facts | Britannica
Aug 30, 2024 · Erik the Red (flourished 10th century, Norway?) was the founder of the first European settlement on Greenland (c. 985) and the father of Leif Erikson, one of the first Europeans to reach North America.
In Greenland, love for Denmark's royals clashes with …
COPENHAGEN, Jan 18 (Reuters) - While many people in Greenland were glued to TV screens on Sunday to watch Denmark's new king take the throne, younger generations dreaming of independence from...
Leif Eriksson ‑ Day, Biography & Facts - HISTORY
Apr 22, 2010 · Leif Eriksson was a Norse explorer, and the first known European to have set foot on continental North America, on what is now called Greenland.
Erik the Red - Wikipedia
Erik Thorvaldsson[a] (c. 950 – c. 1003), known as Erik the Red, was a Norse explorer, described in medieval and Icelandic saga sources as having founded the first European settlement in Greenland.