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Francisco Pizarro, conqueror of Peru, was born in the city of Trujillo, Extremadura, in 1478. At 20 years old, he enlisted in the Tercios of the Great Captain to defend Spanish territories in Italy.

Subsequently, he left for America and landed on the island of Hispaniola, in what is known today as Santo Domingo.

 

In the year 1513, under the command of Vasco Nuñez de Balboa, he took part in the discovery of the Pacific Ocean.

Pizarro joined forces with Diego de Almagro and the priest Hernando de Luque to explore and conquer the lands of South America.

 

On Gallo Island, in the south of Colombia, in response to the discontent among his troops, Pizarro drew a line with his sword in the wet sand of the beach.

Pointing south, he said, “This is the path of hardship, but it leads to Peru, to be rich.” Then, pointing in the opposite direction, he said, “That way leads back to Panama, to rest and ease, but to poverty – make your choice.” 

Only 13 men, known as the Famous Thir