Battle of Iñaquito
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After his unheard claims as governor of New Castile following the death of his brother, Gonzalo Pizarro pressed claims to be recognized as the ruler of the land he and his brothers had conquered. Afte
Battle of Añaquito: Engraving depicting the Battle of Iñaquito or Añaquito (January 18, 1546)
Blasco Núñez Vela
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Blasco Núñez Vela was the first Spanish viceroy of South America. Serving from May 15, 1544 to January 18, 1546, he was charged by Charles V with the enforcement of the controversial New Laws, which d
Battle of Iñaquito
…Gonzalo Pizarro pressed claims to be recognized as the ruler of the land he and his brothers had conquered. After the arrival of appointed royal viceroy Blasco Núñez Vela in 1544, Gonzalo succeeded to have him repelled and sent to Panama in chains. He was released, however, and returned to Peru by sea while Gonzalo was…
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