Pedro de Alvarado
Pedro de Alvarado was a Spanish conquistador known for his role in the Spanish conquest of Central America and the Inca Empire. He led several expeditions throughout the region, including the conquest of Guatemala and later participation in the conquest of Peru, where he reportedly took thousands of indigenous people as auxiliary forces. Alvarado's actions were often marked by violence and the exploitation of indigenous populations.
Born on Jul 14, 1485 (539 years old)
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Guatemala:
Pedro de Alvarado entered the highlands of western Guatemala for the first time in early 1524.
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Guatemala:
Pedro de Alvarado is mentioned in relation to the customs office where 600 transport means were dispatched.
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Guatemala:
The blockade is occurring at the customs point named after Pedro de Alvarado.
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Guatemala:
Pedro de Alvarado organized an expedition to Peru, bringing and taking indigenous xincas.
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Guatemala:
Pedro de Alvarado led 3,500 indigenous people from Huehuetenango to Peru during the conquest.
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