After Norway regained full independence in 1905, it argued that Danish claims to Greenland were invalid since the island had been a Norwegian possession prior to 1815. In 1931, Norwegian meteorologist Hallvard Devold occupied uninhabited eastern Greenland, on his own initiative. After the fact, the occupation was supported by the Norwegian government, who claimed the area as Erik the Red's Land. Two years later, the Permanent Court of International Justice ruled in favor of Denmark.
after norway regained full independence in 1905 it argued that danish claims to greenland were invalid since the island had been a norwegian possession prior to 1815 in 1931 norwegian meteorologist hallvard devold occupied uninhabited eastern greenland on his own initiative after the fact the occupation was supported by the norwegian government who claimed the area as erik the red's land two years later the permanent court of international justice ruled in favor of denmark