feb 1, 1541 - Death of Francisco Pizarro
Description:
Once the Spanish settlers had grown to immense power in South America, there began internal strife among the powerful rulers of the colonial area. Most importantly, Pizarro and his men were at odds with Diego de Almagro. On June 26, 1541, a group of Almagro's men broke into Pizarro's Lima palace, and killed him with their swords and daggers.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 1, 1541
Now
~ 485 years ago