Spanish Conquistador and Explorer. He was a Spanish conquistador and the younger half-brother of Francisco Pizarro, who led the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire. He played a significant role in the conquest of the Inca Empire, participating in various military campaigns and displaying a reputation for ruthlessness and brutality towards the native populations. Pizarro joined his brother's third expedition to Peru in 1530 and fought in numerous battles, including the capture of the Inca capital of Cuzco in 1533. In 1539, Gonzalo was appointed vice-governor of Quito and embarked on an expedition to explore the east of Quito in search of the rumored rich native kingdom called El Dorado and the Land of Cinnamon. His expedition, though, encountered numerous challenges, and he ultimately returned to Quito in 1542 without significant success. Following his return, Gonzalo faced challenges due to the introduction of the New Laws by Emperor Charles V, which aimed to protect indigenous peoples. This led to a conflict between the Spanish crown and the conquistadors, resulting in Gonzalo leading a rebellion against the new regulations. His support dwindled over time, and he was eventually defeated by the Spanish army at the battle of Jaquijahuana near Cuzco in 1548. Pizarro was executed on the battlefield, marking the end of his contentious military career.
Spanish Conquistador and Explorer. He was a Spanish conquistador and the younger half-brother of Francisco Pizarro, who led the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire. He played a significant role in the conquest of the Inca Empire, participating in various military campaigns and displaying a reputation for ruthlessness and brutality towards the native populations. Pizarro joined his brother's third expedition to Peru in 1530 and fought in numerous battles, including the capture of the Inca capital of Cuzco in 1533. In 1539, Gonzalo was appointed vice-governor of Quito and embarked on an expedition to explore the east of Quito in search of the rumored rich native kingdom called El Dorado and the Land of Cinnamon. His expedition, though, encountered numerous challenges, and he ultimately returned to Quito in 1542 without significant success. Following his return, Gonzalo faced challenges due to the introduction of the New Laws by Emperor Charles V, which aimed to protect indigenous peoples. This led to a conflict between the Spanish crown and the conquistadors, resulting in Gonzalo leading a rebellion against the new regulations. His support dwindled over time, and he was eventually defeated by the Spanish army at the battle of Jaquijahuana near Cuzco in 1548. Pizarro was executed on the battlefield, marking the end of his contentious military career.
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