Francisco Pizarro's Famous Expeditions

“One of the great themes of historical literature over the past five centuries has been the assessment of the European discovery of the Americas as one of the two greatest events in human history.” (2). A similar, better-known pronouncement was penned by Francisco Lopez de Gomara, Hernan Cortes’s private secretary

Vicente nació en Huentitán El Alto, Jalisco, México 17 de febrero 1940. Él creció en el rancho de su padre en Guadalajara, a los ocho años Vicente consiguió su inspiración de Pedro Infante cuando su madre lo llevó a ver una de sus películas favoritas. Pedro infante fue un famoso actor y cantante

ill and was forced to stay behind. In 1504 he left to seek fortune in the West Indies, eventually joining Diego Velazquez in the

Francisco Pizarro: Spanish explorer who discovered and conquered the Inca Empire, nowadays Peru. Hernán Cortés: Spanish explorer who discovered and conquered the Aztec Empire, nowadays central Mexico.

     He led many expeditions into South America. Most were unsuccessful because they met many hostile tribes and he didn’t have

He joined Discovery missions, and there he reached Panama, during that time he did what he wants from violence works under the name of religion, but in fact, it was with the aim of wealth and power. Francisco Pizarro cooperated with Diego Almagro, and he becomes his partner, they torment the people of the country and especially the Native Americans. They were treated in an undescribed violence way, such as cutting the legs and hands while the people are alive. During that period, Francisco Pizarro was living in a peace and comfort, but he was greedy and want more. Therefore, he sailed from Panama to the Pacific Ocean. When he reached there his soldiers refuse to continue, so they asked Panama governor, to send them ship to return. And when the ship came Francisco Pizarro was surprised, so he draws a line to see who will stay with him and who will have left, 13 out of 160 men stay with Pizarro, and this event was known as the famous thirteen. He reached the Peru and from here the story begin. (The Most Evil Men In History - Francisco

2. Francisco Pizarro- He was a Spanish explorer an conquistador who helped Vasco Núñez de Balboa discover the Pacific Ocean. He also conquered Peru and founded the capital Lima.

Hernando de Soto was a Spanish explorer and conquistador who led the first European expedition deep into the territory of the modern-day United States. He is the first European documented as having crossed the Mississippi River. Wikipedia

* Vasco de Balboa went across the Isthmus of Panama in 1513 and saw across the Pacific.

He explored much of the deep, southern United States. He was influenced by Juan Ponce de León’s accomplishments and success in Florida. He is said to be the first European to cross the Mississippi River. He was searching for gold, silver, and a route to China. He is important as he was the founder of the southern US. He died present day Alabama in 1542.

Hernan Cortes and Francisco Pizarro were explorers from Spain that sailed to the Americas and made many interesting voyages.They both faced separate challenges and difficulties along the way. During their difficulties Cortes and Pizarro acquired allies to help them on their expeditions. Cortez and Pizarro were both very fierce and conquered many areas.

During a time when there were many expeditions to the new world, Hernan Cortez was a man who set out to expand Spain’s grasp on newly discovered land. The Governor had scheduled for Cortez to explore the newly discovered Mexico area in a small expedition. It was ultimately canceled, but Cortez still set out on February 18th, 1519 with Spanish men to the new land.

Cortez ignored his command, and set sail. Once he landed in now Veracruz, he made friends with the locals and traded goods. Cortez looking for wealth, wanted to go to the biggest civilization known as the Aztecs. It was a three month journey through rough terrain. Anyone that defied Cortez he would slaughter, the natives would ether surrender or be put to death.

Hernando Cortes was one of the bravest military leaders of all time. Born in Medellin, Spain, he was a Spanish Conquistador who conquered most of Central America. He also gave Spain three-hundred years of control over Mexico. Cortes started exploring in the early 1500’s. He explored to find riches and conquered by being observant of the natives. With a small army, he conquered the Aztec Empire. Cortes went to the university in Salamanca, Spain. He attended the university to study Latin and Law. Unfortunately, Cortes completed only two years of school. He returned to his family in Medellin, Spain. However, life became boring for him. Nevertheless, Christopher Columbus inspired Cortes to explore the New World. Finally, Cortes was able to

They traveled down the mangrove coast. Here, they encountered more balsa rafts. The Indians continued to sail the coast until they recognized there home town, Tumbes. When the indigenous people saw the ship on the sea they were amazed. They prepared foods for the Spaniards and sailed out to the ship to greet them.