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They were different people. Hernan Cortes conquered the Aztec empire in Mexico, while Francisco Pizarro conquered the Incans in South America.

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The Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortes.

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Q: Who is the Spanish conqueror who claimed much of South America and Mexico for Spain?
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