Francisco Pizarro - HISTORY
WEBNov 9, 2009 · Francisco Pizarro was an explorer, soldier and conquistador best known for conquering the Incas and executing their leader, Atahuapla. He was born around 1474 in Trujillo, Spain.
Francisco Pizarro | Biography, Accomplishments, & Facts
WEBPizarro is best known for expeditions to South America, beginning in 1523, his conquest of the Inca Empire by defeating a 30,000-strong Inca force with fewer than 200 troops, and his capture of the emperor, Atahuallpa.
Francisco Pizarro - Wikipedia
WEBFrancisco Pizarro, Marquess of the Atabillos (/ p ɪ ˈ z ɑːr oʊ /; Spanish: [fɾanˈθisko piˈθaro]; c. 16 March 1478 – 26 June 1541) was a Spanish conquistador, best known for his expeditions that led to the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire.
Francisco Pizarro - Ages of Exploration - Mariners' Museum and …
WEBFrancisco Pizarro is most known for conquering the Incan Empire of Peru and killing its King Atahualpa, firmly establishing Spanish control over S. America.
Francisco Pizarro - World History Encyclopedia
WEBJun 24, 2022 · Francisco Pizarro changed the world with his discovery and conquest of the then-unknown Inca Empire in South America. The riches of this empire, particularly its silver mines, allowed Spain to become one of the most powerful states in the world.
Francisco Pizarro: Biography, Explorer, Peru, Facts
WEBAug 2, 2023 · Reconnaissance Voyages. In 1524, Pizarro teamed up with navigator Diego de Almagro and a priest named Fernando de Luque. The first of their reconnaissance voyages went as far as the San Juan...
C o n q u i s t a d o r s - P i z a r r o - PBS
WEBFrancisco Pizarro made his first voyage to the New World in November 1524. After much hardship and skirmishes with natives in Panama, he returned to Spain with empty hands. Pizarro's second...
Francisco Pizarro summary | Britannica
WEBHe made two voyages of discovery down the Colombian coast (1524–25, 1526–28) and continued his explorations southward, naming the new territory Peru. In 1531 he set sail for Peru with his 4 brothers, 180 men, and 37 horses.
Pizarro & the Fall of the Inca Empire - World History Encyclopedia
WEBJul 1, 2016 · Francisco Pizarro arrived in Peru with an astonishingly small force of men whose only interest was treasure. With superior weapons and tactics, and valuable assistance from locals keen to rebel, the Spanish swept away …
Pizarro, Francisco - Encyclopedia.com
WEBMay 14, 2018 · Pizarro, Francisco (1471–1541) Spanish conquistador of the Inca empire of Peru. He served under Hernán Cortés and led expeditions to South America (1522–28). Having gained royal support, he led 180 men to Peru in 1530.