Francisco Pizarro

Francisco Pizarro (c. 1474–1541) was a Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that conquered the Inca Empire in the early 16th century. Born in Trujillo, Spain, Pizarro is renowned for his role in the capture and execution of the Inca emperor Atahualpa, which marked the beginning of Spanish dominance in the region. His conquest of Peru significantly expanded the Spanish Empire and brought vast amounts of gold and silver to Spain. Pizarro's actions, however, were marked by brutal violence and exploitation, leading to the decimation of the Inca civilization. In Hebrew, he is known as פרנסיסקו פיסארו, in French as François Pizarro, and in German as Francisco Pizarro. Pizarro's legacy remains a subject of debate, with some viewing him as a bold explorer and others as a ruthless conqueror.