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Pizarro Gonzales

Pizarro Gonzales. By Harrison DeBord. Pizarro’s Beginnings . In 1522 the accounts of the achievements of H ernan C ortes and the return of P ascual de A ndagoya from his expedition fired Pizarro up with enthusiasm.

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Pizarro Gonzales

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  1. Pizarro Gonzales By Harrison DeBord

  2. Pizarro’s Beginnings • In 1522 the accounts of the achievements of HernanCortes and the return of Pascual de Andagoya from his expedition fired Pizarro up with enthusiasm. • Pizarro placed himself at the head of the expedition to Panama when he collected unobtainable necessary funds.

  3. conquistador Francisco Pizarro was a Conquistador. A conquistador is Spanish for conqueror. Other conquistadors explored central and south America.

  4. Most Famous For… • Francisco Pizarro was most known for conquering the Inca empire.

  5. As Paul Harvey says… “And now for the rest of the story…” • Pizarro invited the ruler of the Inca empire to a dinner banquet. Once there, Pizarro ambushed him. The king at the time sent 24 tons of silver and gold as a ransom payment. Pizarro refused and took over the Inca empire. • www.history.com/this-day-in-history/pizarro-traps-incan-emperor-atahualpa

  6. Pizarro’s death • At the end of his life, Pizarro was in conflict with friend and fellow conquistador, Diego Almagro. • After a battle over territory Pizarro killed Almagro. On June 26, 1541 members of Almagro’s party avenged his death by assassinating Pizarro.

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