The Moors
Francisco Pizarro's expedition to conquer the Inca Empire in the early 16th century was funded by Spain. King Charles I of Spain provided financial backing to Pizarro and granted him the authority to explore and conquer the lands in South America on behalf of the Spanish Crown.
Hernando de Soto was born in Spain around the early 1500s. He sailed to Panama and helped to conquer much of South America for Spain. In 1530 he took a ship to Florida and was the first person to claim Florida for Spain.
Hernan Cortes was sponsored by the Spanish Crown, specifically King Charles I of Spain. Cortes led the expedition to conquer the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century.
Francisco Pizarro was seeking to conquer the Inca Empire in South America and claim its riches for Spain. He led an expedition in the early 16th century that ultimately led to the downfall of the Inca civilization.
The Reconquista refers to the historical period in the Iberian Peninsula, primarily in present-day Spain and Portugal, during which Christian kingdoms sought to reclaim territory from Muslim rule. It began in the early 8th century and concluded in 1492 with the capture of Granada. The Reconquista significantly shaped the cultural and political landscape of the region, leading to the eventual unification of Spain.
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The Moors influenced Spain primarily from the early 8th century to the late 15th century, following their conquest of the Iberian Peninsula in 711 AD. Their presence lasted until the fall of Granada in 1492, marking the end of Muslim rule in Spain. During this period, the Moors significantly impacted Spanish culture, architecture, science, and language, leaving a lasting legacy that is still evident today.
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Hernan Cortes was sponsored by the Spanish crown, specifically King Charles I of Spain, when he led the expedition to conquer the Aztec Empire in Mexico in the early 16th century. The sponsorship provided him with financial and military resources to undertake the conquest.
Panfilo de Narvaez represented Spain during the Age of Exploration, particularly in the early 16th century. He led an expedition to conquer and explore new territories in the Americas, including what is now Florida and parts of Mexico.
Because the States (Reigns, Duchies, Republics etc.) had been not able to effectively oppose to the foreign powers (France, Spain, Holy Roman empire), which were attempting to conquer the country.
Colombia was founded as part of the Spanish Empire during the early 16th century. The Spanish explorers, notably Rodrigo de Bastidas and later Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada, established settlements in the region, leading to the creation of the New Kingdom of Granada. Colombia eventually gained independence from Spain in the early 19th century, officially becoming a republic in 1819.