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Jan 1, 1524
El Conquistador, Pizarro
Francisco Pizarro Gonzales enthusiastically joined an expedition to conquer the Incan Empire. The expedition ended in failure. -
Feb 2, 1526
ReConquistador
He volunteered for the second expedition which also ended in defeat. -
Mar 3, 1530
Third Times the Charm
His findings proved that the natives had precious metals. He used this to be granted authority for a third expedition by King Charles 1 -
Nov 16, 1532
Battle and Capture
Pizzaro, along with a small army, ambushed and captured Atahualpa. 2000 Incan soldiers were killed and 5000 were captured. -
Nov 16, 1532
Demands
A ransom was made for the release of Atahualpa, the 14th Incan Emperor, in exchange for a room full of gold -
Jul 26, 1533
Atahualpa Executed
Pizarro was given what he was promised, but broke the deal and executed the Inca Ruler for various crimes.
