In 1513, Francisco Pizarro explored the western coast of South America, specifically what is now the country of Peru. He was part of an expedition led by Vasco Núñez de Balboa that crossed the Isthmus of Panama and reached the Pacific Ocean for the first time. Pizarro's exploration of Peru eventually led to the conquest of the Inca Empire.
Francisco Pizarro was motivated to explore due to the allure of wealth and power, as he heard tales of the Inca Empire's riches from previous Spanish explorers. Additionally, the desire to spread Christianity and expand the Spanish empire played a role in his motivation to explore South America.
Francisco Pizarro's journey to South America was to explore and conquer the Inca Empire in search of wealth and power for Spain. He and his men were motivated by rumors of the Inca's vast riches in gold and silver. Pizarro successfully captured the Inca emperor Atahualpa and eventually claimed control over the Inca Empire.
Francisco Pizarro explored primarily during the early 16th century. His most famous expedition was in 1532 when he conquered the Inca Empire.
Francisco Pizarro explored the New World during the early 16th century. He is most famous for his expeditions to South America, particularly Peru, where he led the conquest of the Inca Empire in the 1530s.
Francisco Pizarro had half-brothers, Gonzalo Pizarro and Hernando Pizarro, who were both involved in the conquest of Peru.
The year 1513.
1513 to 1541.
Probably 1533 after the invasion of Cuzco, and with that invasion came the total conquest of Peru.
1513 (with Balboa) 1524, 1526 Peru 1530 he returned as a conquistador and subsequently took over Peru.
Francisco Pizarro wanted to explore because he wanted to find land and gold!
No, Francisco Pizarro did not explore the Amazon.
He explored up until his assassination. (1513-1541)
Francisco Pizarro was the spanish conquerer of Inca Empire and founder of Lima, Peru
Francisco Pizarro was looking for gold and other valuable resources.
Peru
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