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Period: Mar 13, 1478 to Jun 26, 1541
Elplorer Timeline
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Aug 15, 1478
The day he was Born
Francisco Pizarro was born in Trujillo, Spain. -
May 15, 1513
Pizarro goes with Balboa on a journey
Pizarro accompanied Vasco Nunez de Balboa as they moved across the Isthmus of Panama to the Pacific Ocean. -
Sep 30, 1524
Pizarro invaded Peru
Rumors about a very rich Inca Empire were told from persone to person. Wanting more wealth and excitement, Pizarro set out in search of this empire. After many years of failed attempts, Pizarro finally found the empire, which is centered in what we now call Peru. -
Apr 16, 1533
Pizarro invaded Cuzco
Pizarro then marched to Cuzco and took over the city. -
Jun 12, 1535
Lime is the new capital of Peru
He established the city of Lima as the new capital of Peru. -
Mar 13, 1538
Pizarro and Almagro's frindship die
Pizarro had a disagreement with his long time journey partner and fellow conquistador Diego Almagro he had Almagro killed. -
Mar 13, 1541
End of Life
Some of Almagro's supporters led by his son stormed Pizarro's home in Lima and assassinated him.