Historical person
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Hernando de Luque, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Spain.
Pizarro forms a partnership with a priest, Hernando de Luque, and a soldier, Diego de Almagro, to explore and conquer the South. Call their enterprise the "Empresa del Levante" and determined that Pizarro would command the expedition, Almagro would provide the military and food supplies, and Luque would be in charge of finances and any additional provisions they might need
The first of three expeditions left from Panama for the conquest of Peru with about 80 men and 40 horses while Diego de Almagro was left behind because he was to recruit men, gather additional supplies, and join Pizarro later
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