Conquistador
Conquistador
Conquistador (pronunciation: /kɒnˈkistədɔːr/; etymology: Spanish, 'conqueror') refers to the explorers and soldiers from Spain and Portugal who embarked on expeditions to the Americas, Oceania, Africa, and Asia during the Age of Discovery.
History
The term Conquistador is most commonly associated with the Spanish conquerors who followed after Christopher Columbus's voyages to the New World. These explorers, driven by a desire for wealth, territorial expansion, and the spread of Christianity, played a significant role in the early history of the Americas.
Notable Conquistadors
Some of the most well-known Conquistadors include Hernán Cortés, who led the expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire, and Francisco Pizarro, who was responsible for the conquest of the Inca Empire.
Related Terms
- Age of Discovery: The period in history during which Europeans explored the world by sea.
- New World: A term used to refer to the Americas following their discovery by European explorers.
- Aztec Empire: An empire that existed in what is now central Mexico from 1345 to 1521.
- Inca Empire: The largest empire in pre-Columbian America, which existed in what is now Peru from 1438 to 1533.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Conquistador
- Wikipedia's article - Conquistador
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