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Francisco Pizarro

by Andrea from Des Plaines

Francisco Pizarro (crosswordcorner.blogspot.com)
Francisco Pizarro (crosswordcorner.blogspot.com)

There was a man who explored the world in America. He explored the world in 1541. His first name starts with an F and last name with a P. He wanted to be rich and famous. Do you know whom am I talking about? If you don't know it is Francisco Pizarro who I am talking about.

Have you heard of an explorer called Francisco Pizarro? If you have not, well I am going to teach you about him. I am going to give you some facts about him. Also I am going to show you when and where was he born. Then when he died.

A cording to the author Pizarro's first voyage was from North America to South America to Europe. His second voyage was from Africa to Antarctica. Pizarro and his men crossed the line in 1541. Pizarro was born in October 26, 1478 but at least that's what it said in one of the sources

The other source said he was born in 1470-1478. Pizarro was more than 50 years old. He dared his men to follow him to land of God. Pizarro left Spain in 1502. Pizarro wanted to be rich and famous.

Pizarro and his men crossed through swamps, deserts, rain and heat. Pizarro died around 1541. He almost ran out of food, water and some medicine. Atahualpa's cousin killed him. He was dead in the place of Lima, Peru. In conclusion I shared with you about Francisco Pizarro's early life such as "Pizarro was born in October 26, 1478" but at least that's what it said in one of the sources. The other source said he was born around 1470 - 1478." I also shared with you about his voyages such as "His second voyage was from Africa to Antarctica." Finally, I shared with you about when he passed away such as "Atahualpa's cousin killed him. He was dead in the place of Lima, Peru. That is what I learned.

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Last edited 11/26/2012 12:00:00 AM

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