Francisco Pizzaro's life timeline By afusco@sch.org Jan 1, 1478 When Francisco Pizarro was born Francisco Pizarro was born in Trujillo, Spain Period: Mar 18, 1478 to Jun 26, 1551 Life Jun 18, 1513 he started his expiditions Mar 18, 1524 first voyage to South Amarica Mar 18, 1526 second journey to South Amarica Mar 18, 1532 third voyage to South Amarica Mar 18, 1533 he took over the city of Cuzco. Mar 18, 1535 he made Lima the capital of Peru Mar 18, 1535 He rulled Lima till 1545 Jun 26, 1551 he was killed by Atahualpa's (Atahualpa was the old Inca ruller) cousin