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Atahualpa

By jhurley22
  • Jan 1, 1502

    Birth

    Birth
    In 1502, Atahualpa was born in Quito, Ecuador. His parents are Huayna Capac, his father, and Paccha Duchicela, his mother. He had several siblings, Huáscar, Manco Inca Yupanqui, Túpac Huallpa.
  • Jan 1, 1527

    Father's Death

    Father's Death
    In 1527, Atahualpa’s father, Huayna Capac, died. He died from smallpox, that was brought from the Europeans. His heir and son, Ninan Coyuchi, died as well.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1527 to Jan 1, 1532

    Inca Civil War

    Between 1527 and 1532, the division lead to a war called the Inca Civil War, also known as the War of Two Brothers. Huáscar’s commanded a loyal army. However, Atahualpa had the loyalty to a large professional Inca army, with three outstanding generals.
  • Jan 2, 1527

    Spliting Land

    Spliting Land
    In 1527, after Huayna Capac died, his vast land was split between two of his sons: Atahualpa and Huáscar. Atahualpa gained the northern portion, its center in the city of Quito. As Huáscar gained the southern part, the capital city of Cuzco.
  • Jan 1, 1532

    Inca Civil War Aftermath

    Inca Civil War Aftermath
    In 1532, Atahualpa won the Inca Civil War. He imprisoned and eventually killed his half brother. Because of his win, Atahualpa became the emperor of the Incas.
  • Nov 15, 1532

    Spanish Arrives

    Spanish Arrives
    On November 15, 1532, Spanish conquistador, Francisco Pizarro arrived in Cajamarca. He presents the Inca with a Holy Bible, wanting Atahualpa to change the Inca culture to Christianity. However, this made Atahualpa angry, so he turned down the offer.
  • Nov 16, 1532

    Battle of Cajamarca

    Battle of Cajamarca
    On November 16, 1532, the disagreement lead to yet, another war called Battle of Cajamarca. The Battle of Cajamarca was between the Spanish and Inca. However, the Spaniards had several advantages, unknown to the Inca. As a result, the Spanish won the war.
  • Nov 17, 1532

    Captured!

    Captured!
    Ultimately, in 1532, Francisco Pizarro captured Atahualpa. He held Atahualpa for control and power over the Inca. However, Atahualpa was still in command of the Inca.
  • Jan 1, 1533

    Ransom

    Ransom
    In 1533, Atahualpa was held for ransom by the Spaniards. Atahualpa paid immense amount of gold and silver. This got him nowhere closer to escaping.
  • Jul 26, 1533

    Death

    Death
    On July 26, 1533, the Spanish executed Atahualpa. His death was the fall of the Inca empire. For he was the second to last Incan emperor.