Lope de Aguirre
Spanish explorer of the Amazon
Born
1510
516 years ago
Died
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
Spain
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Active during the 16th century, explored the Amazon River and led an expedition to find El Dorado. Commanded a band of conquistadors and initiated a rebellion against the Spanish crown. His journey became notorious for its violence and brutality, eventually earning him infamy. Captured by Spanish authorities, his rebellion and the subsequent events exposed the harsh realities of conquest and colonization efforts in the Americas.
Led a failed expedition in search of El Dorado
Rebelled against Spanish authority in Peru
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