Diego de Almagro

Diego de Almagro was a Spanish conquistador and explorer who played a key role in the early Spanish expeditions to South America in the 16th century. He participated in the conquest of the Inca Empire alongside Francisco Pizarro and was instrumental in exploring parts of modern-day Peru. Almagro sought personal wealth and power, leading to conflicts with Pizarro and other Spanish colonizers. His ambitions eventually caused a bitter feud, culminating in his defeat and execution in 1538. His actions helped establish Spanish colonial presence in South America, shaping its early history and interactions with indigenous peoples.