Francisco Pizarro

Birth

Jan 1, 1475

Francisco Pizarro was born in 1475. He was born in Trujillo Extremadura in Castile Spain. His parents were Captain Gonzalo Pizarro and Francisca Gonzalez.

Colony

Jan 1, 1502

1502 Francisco went to Hispaniola. With a new governor of the Spanish colony. He had knew little about the settled life of a colonizer.

Setting Sail

Jan 1, 1510

In 1510 Francisco enrolled in an expedition of the explorer. With Alonso de Ojeda in Columbia. Three years later he was the captain.

Adventure

Jan 1, 1523

In 1523 Francisco was 48 years old. He embarked on the adventure of his life. His partner was a soldier named Diego de Almagro.

Failure

Jan 1, 1524

In 1524 his first expedition took place. But it was a failure. Several of his men died and he discovered nothing.

Joining

Jan 1, 1530

1530 Francisco joined four bother and they sailed for Panama. The year later he set off to Peru. He set sail with 180 men and 37 horses.

Fight

Nov 13, 1530

1530 November 13 Francisco went to war with the Incas that had 30,000 men. Francisco sent his brother to a Spaniard to request an interview. Days later a priest offered a Bible to the Spaniards but they threw it down.Then Francisco declared war. He seized Atahuallpa.

Hostage

Jan 1, 1533

1533 Atahualpa was held hostage. When he failed to fill the chamber with gold and silver. He was accused of ordering the execution of his brother Huascar.

Death

Aug 29, 1533

August 29 1533 The news of Atahuallpa death the Inca army retreated.Then Francisco progressed toward Cuzco. The Spaniards declared Manco Capac, Huascar brother, as Inca.

Fighting

Jan 1, 1537

In 1537 Francisco and his travel partner began to fight. They were fight to see who would be in control. There fight turned deadly and Diego was killed.

Death of Francisco Pizarro

Jun 26, 1541

On June 26,1541 Francisco Pizarro died.He was killed by one of Diego's men. He cried Jesus has he fell to the ground. He was near 70 years old when he died.