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…
intended difficulty: hard
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, and Lori Lancaster
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