Francisco Pizarro
publication date: Sunday, July 27, 2014 (part of Summer 2014)
category: 
Exploration
clue: Lima bears the legacy of this lopsided victor.
explanation: Pizarro was a Spanish conquistador who won military victories against the Inca despite their lopsided numbers advantage. He founded the city of Lima, which bears several statues and tributes to him. more…
difficulty: hard
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Justin Woods, Samir Mehta, LaVonne Lemler, Chris Lemler, Joanna Woods, Richard Slominsky, Denise Sawicki, Mike Rothstein, Erik Bates, and Lori Lancaster
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