Francisco Pizarro
Spanish conquistador who conquered the Inca Empire
1478 — 1541
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish conquistador who conquered the Inca Empire
Born
March 16, 1478
Died
1541 (age ~63)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
conquistador, explorer
Crown of CastileBorn in TrujilloDied in Lima
1478
Born in Trujillo (1478-03-16)
1541
Died in Lima
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Francisco Pizarro was a Spanish conquistador, best known for his expeditions that led to the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire.
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Who is Francisco Pizarro?+
Francisco Pizarro was a Spanish conquistador, best known for his expeditions that led to the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire.
What does the name Francisco mean?+
The name Francisco means "A moon in Uranus, Solar System.. Etymology: From Franciscus. Francis. * given name From roa Francisco (Francisco, Francisco) * moon of Uranus From the naming pattern established for moons of Uranus, being references to the works of William Shakespeare. From being a character in the play The Tempest". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Francisco Pizarro born?+
Francisco Pizarro was born on March 16, 1478.
When did Francisco Pizarro die?+
Francisco Pizarro died in 1541, at approximately 63 years of age.
Name Meaning
A moon in Uranus, Solar System.. Etymology: From Franciscus. Francis. * given name From roa Francisco (Francisco, Francisco) * moon of Uranus From the naming pattern established for moons of Uranus, being references to the works of William Shakespeare. From being a character in the play The Tempest
The name Francisco is of Spanish origin, meaning "A moon in Uranus, Solar System.. Etymology: From Franciscus. Francis. * given name From roa Francisco (Francisco, Francisco) * moon of Uranus From the naming pattern established for moons of Uranus, being references to the works of William Shakespeare. From being a character in the play The Tempest". It is traditionally a male name.
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Francisco — March 16, 1478
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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