Diego de Almagro

Profession: Conquistador

Nationality:

Why Famous: Spanish conquistador who participated in the Spanish conquest of Peru. Credited as the first European discoverer of Chile.

Birthplace: Almagro, Spain

Died: July 8, 1538
Cause of Death: Executed

Articles and Photos

How 200 Conquistadors Conquered an Empire of 10 Million
How did a mere 200 Spanish conquistadors capture the Incan Emperor-god Atahualpa, execute him and conquer an entire empire?
August 29, 1533

Historical Events

1537-07-12 Battle of Albancay: Diego de Almagro defeated by army led by Alonso de Alvarado on behalf of Francisco Pizarro

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