Francisco Pizarro
By Kelly Kim
Francisco Pizarro's childhood
Francisco Pizarro was born near 1478. He was born in Trujillo, Spain. His father, Captain Gonzalo Pizarro, was a poor farmer. His mother was Francisca González. Pizarro never learned to read or write. Instead he herded his father’s pigs.
Pizarro’s obstacles and reasons for his exploration
He partnered up with Diego de Almagro. They travelled to Peru in 1526. Then he returned to spain got permission to claim the land of Spain. In 1531, his expedition included his three. Then he conquered Cuzco, another important Inca city, and founded the city of Lima, now the capital of Peru
Pizarro’s expedition
In 1524, he departs from Panama. His first voyage was not successful. During 1526-1527 he went down the coast of South America. His second voyage was worked out well. He partnered up with Diego de Almagro. They traveled to Peru in 1526. Then he returned to Spain got permission to claim the land of Spain. In 1531, his expedition included his three. Then he conquered Cuzco, another important Inca city, and founded the city of Lima, now the capital of Peru
Pizarro’s death
“Almagro had taken over Cuzco. Pizarro didn’t want Almagro to have the city, but Pizarro was too old to fight. He sent one of his brothers to Cuzco to fight. He defeated Amalgo and killed him afterwards. Later on, Pizarro was assassinated in June of 1541 by one of Almagro’s followers.