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Francisco Pizarro Accomplishments
Francisco Pizarro was not the most pleasant person to be around. He had many accomplishments but not the nicest guy in the world. Pizarro was a Spanish explorer and Conquistador. He did an abundant amount of expeditions and went out to sea with other explorers. Pizarro, as an explorer discovered many thing people know today. He founded the city of Lima, also the Pacific Ocean just to name a few. Francisco Pizarro is famous for conquering the Incan Empire.
Pizarro was born in Trujillo Spain in 1478 AD. He was one of six siblings, four brothers and two sisters. Pizarro’s father Captain Gonzalo Pizarro y Rodríguez was a poor farmer. Pizarro’s mother was Francisca González. In his childhood Pizarro was never taught how to read. When Pizarro was

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