Francisco Pizarro
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- Spanish conquistador: Francisco Pizarro was a Spanish explorer and military leader.
- Conqueror of the Inca Empire: He is historically significant for leading the expedition that conquered the Inca Empire in the region that is now Peru.
- Founder of Lima: He founded the city of Lima, which later became the capital of Peru.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Francisco Pizarro arrived in the New World seeking wealth and glory.
- The history class studied the campaigns of Francisco Pizarro against the Inca.
- Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535.
Advanced Usage
"the legacy of Francisco Pizarro": refers to the long-term historical, cultural, and social impacts of his conquests.
- The legacy of Francisco Pizarro is a complex topic of colonial history.
"Pizarro's conquest": specifically denotes the military campaign and subsequent domination of the Inca Empire.
- Pizarro's conquest dramatically altered the Andean region.
Variants and Related Words
Pizarro: A common shortened reference to Francisco Pizarro.
- The statue depicts Pizarro on horseback.
Conquistador (noun): A general term for a Spanish conqueror in the Americas during the 16th century; Pizarro is a specific example.
- Cortés and Pizarro were both famous conquistadors.
Synonyms
- Explorer: One who travels to unfamiliar regions.
- Conqueror: One who defeats and takes control of a people or place.
Related Phrases
- "to meet one's Pizarro" (figurative, rare): To encounter an overwhelming or conquering force. This is an extremely rare and context-specific metaphorical use.
- The small startup felt it had met its Pizarro when the tech giant entered the market.
Related Idioms
- None commonly associated directly with the name. The name "Francisco Pizarro" itself is primarily used in historical contexts and does not feature in standard English idioms.
Noun
- Spanish conquistador who conquered the Incas in what is now Peru and founded the city of Lima (1475-1541)