Spanish conquistador
1475 — 1538
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish conquistador
Born
January 1, 1475
Died
1538 (age ~63)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
conquistador, explorer
1475
Born in Almagro (1475-01-01)
1538
Died in Cusco
About
Diego de Almagro, also known as El Adelantado and El Viejo, was a Spanish conquistador known for his exploits in western South America. He participated with Francisco Pizarro in the Spanish conquest of Peru. While subduing the Inca Empire he laid the foundation for Quito and Trujillo as Spanish cities in present-day Ecuador and Peru, respectively. From Peru, Almagro led the first Spanish military expedition to central Chile. Back in Peru, a longstanding conflict with Pizarro over the control of the former Inca capital of Cuzco erupted into a civil war between the two bands of conquistadores. In the battle of Las Salinas in 1538, Almagro was defeated by the Pizarro brothers and months later he was executed.
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Diego de Almagro, also known as El Adelantado and El Viejo, was a Spanish conquistador known for his exploits in western South America. He participated with Francisco Pizarro in the Spanish conquest of Peru. While subduing the Inca Empire he laid the foundation for Quito and Trujillo as Spanish citi
The name Diego means "A male given name from Spanish Diego.. Etymology: Diego, from an Iberian Didacus, of uncertain origin.". It is of Spanish origin.
Diego de Almagro was born on January 1, 1475.
Diego de Almagro died in 1538, at approximately 63 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish Diego.. Etymology: Diego, from an Iberian Didacus, of uncertain origin.
The name Diego is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish Diego.. Etymology: Diego, from an Iberian Didacus, of uncertain origin.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Diego — January 1, 1475
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
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