Alvarado (historical figure)

Alvarado, likely referring to Pedro de Alvarado (1485–1541), was a Spanish conquistador and military leader who played a key role in the Spanish conquest of Central America. He was known for his aggressive campaigns against indigenous civilizations, including the Mayans and Aztecs. Alvarado served as a lieutenant to Hernán Cortés and helped establish Spanish control in regions like present-day Mexico and Guatemala. His actions were often marked by both military skill and brutality, and he significantly contributed to the Spanish empire's expansion in the New World.