Historical eventJanuary 181535

Francisco Pizarro

Francisco Pizarro founded Ciudad de los Reyes (present-day Lima, Peru) as the capital of the lands he conquered for the Spanish crown.

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When
Monday, January 18 1535491 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
16th century · 1530s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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Dates: From 1535.

What happened

Francisco Pizarro founded Ciudad de los Reyes (present-day Lima, Peru) as the capital of the lands he conquered for the Spanish crown.

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January 18 1535 — 491 years ago, on a Monday.

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