15 janv. 1526 - Fransisco Pizarro

Description:

Voyager-Fransisco Pizarro

Year of most famous voyage-1526

Country of origin- Born in Trujillo, Spain

Financed by- Himself, Diego de Almagro, and Spain

Motivation- His motivation was to make a name for himself after going on a voyage with Vasco Nunez de Balboa, and making his own fortune

Where did he go? Peru and Panama

Accomplishments- He was known for getting his wealth through kidnapping, murder, and ransom. He was the governor of Peru, made Peru’s capital Lima, and was one of the main people who started the Spanish expansion in south America.

Fun Fact: He was enemies with his partner Diego de Almagro.