FRANCISCO PIZARRO

Francisco Pizarro was born in Trujillo, Extremadura, Spain. His parents were Gonzalo Pizarro and Francisca Gonzlez. He spent his childhood in poverty, working and uneducated.In 1502, he travelled to Amrica. In 1509 he accompanied Alonso de Ojeda in the conquest of New Andaluca, in Colombia.He settled in Panama in 1519, and in this city reached prosperity. In 1524 he associated with Diego de Almagro, Hernando de Luque, Gaspar de Espinoza and Pedro Arias Dvila to create the Company of Levante and conquest the rich land of Peru.After two exploring travels, he returned to Spain. After founding the city of Piura, he traveled to Cajamarca where he leaded the catch of the Inca Atahulapa. One year later, he founded Lima, where he lived until June 26th., when he was killed.He had a daughter named Francisca Pizarro, who heredated his properties and died in Spain.

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By: Vargas Sedano, Paula and Latorre Redoli, Sofa.