Question

Who was Francisco Pizarro, and what did he do?

Answer 1

Francisco Pizarro was born circa 1476 in Trujillo, Spain. In 1513, he joined Vasco Núñez de Balboa in his march to the "South Sea," during which Balboa discovered the Pacific Ocean. In 1532, Pizarro and his brothers conquered Peru. Three years later, Pizarro founded the nation's new capital, Lima.

Answer 2

He was a Spanish conquistador who led an expedition that conqured the Inca empire.He captured and killed Incan emperor Atahualpa.In 1513, he joined Vasco Núñez de Balboa in his march to the "South Sea," during which Balboa discovered the Pacific Ocean.