How did Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro conquer the Inca Empire and capture emperor Atahualpa?
Little is known about the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro before he arrived in Hispaniola in 1502. He joined an expedition into Colombia and earned the reputation as a quiet, brave fighter. In 1519, he became the mayor of Panama and made a small fortune. He stayed for several years before deciding to take a bold gamble. I