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Francisco Pizarro Gonzales enthusiastically joined an expedition to conquer the Incan Empire. The expedition ended in failure.
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He volunteered for the second expedition which also ended in defeat.
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His findings proved that the natives had precious metals. He used this to be granted authority for a third expedition by King Charles 1
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Pizzaro, along with a small army, ambushed and captured Atahualpa. 2000 Incan soldiers were killed and 5000 were captured.
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A ransom was made for the release of Atahualpa, the 14th Incan Emperor, in exchange for a room full of gold
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Pizarro was given what he was promised, but broke the deal and executed the Inca Ruler for various crimes.
