FRANCISCO PIZARRO BIOGRAPHY

Francisco Pizarro was born in 1475, in in Trujillo, Spain.

In 1510, Pizarro journed to Colombia. Pizzaro also was with Vasco Núñez de Balboa, when they discovered the Pacific. Later, in Panama, Francisco became involved in the cattle trade.

By 1524, pizzaro had formed a partnership with Fernando de Luque and Diego de Almagro. After a number of explorations, Pizzaro returned to Spain where he secured financial help from Emperor Charles V.

In 1532, Pizarro with a small force arrived at Cajamarca. Pizarro took Atahualpa prisoner, extorted a massive ransom, then eventually murdered him in cold blood. Pizarro went on a blood thirsty killing rampage against the people, killing them and stealing their posessions.

Francisco Pizarro died on June 26, 1541, after being assassinated.

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