Conqueror of the Incas Assassinated - June 26, 1541
Today in History, Francisco Pizarro was assassinated by Spanish rivals in Lima, Peru. Pizarro had been searching for riches in South America, with his partner, Diego de Almagro, with whom he formed an alliance with. Pizarro was funded by Emperor Charles V and didn't want to share the finances that would be gained from the expedition, so he went to Peru, found the king of the Inca Kingdom of Quito, and killed him. Now Pizarro became governor of Peru, and founded new settlements. He promised Almagro land, but later broke his promise. At some time later, Pizarro's half brother killed Almagro and later on, in order to be avenged, Almagro's former adherents killed Pizarro while he was eating dinner.
Source: History.com - Pizarro killed in Lima, Peru
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