Diego de Almagro, Spanish general and explorer (born 1475)

Diego de Almagro

Spanish conquistador (1475–1538)

Diego de Almagro, also known as El Adelantado and El Viejo, was a Spanish conquistador known for his exploits in western South America. He participated with Francisco Pizarro in the Spanish conquest of Peru. While subduing the Inca Empire he laid the foundation for Quito and…