The Most important people in the new world from spain
Who was involved?
Hernán Cortés 1485-1547 AD He conquered Mexico and lead an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire. He also explored the Pacific coast of Central America and the Baja Peninsula of California
Francisco Pizzaro 1478-1541 AD He traveled through Peru and "discovered" the Incan Empire. He conquered the Empire and stole a profuse amount of gold, silver and other treasures. He founded the city of Lima, which is the modern day capital of Peru.
Hernando de Soto 1496-1541 He participated in the conquering of Peru and Central America but then went on to become the first European to cross the Mississippi River in modern day Louisiana.
Vasco Nunes de Balboa 1479-1519 He was the first European to cross the Isthmus of Panama and see the Pacific Ocean from an American continent.
Juan Ponce de Leon 1460-1521 He was the first spanish explorer to found a settlement in Puerto Rico. He is also recognized as being the first European to explore Florida.