Lope de Aguirre

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Lope de Aguirre born?November 8, 1510
2. Where was Lope de Aguirre born?Baracaldo, Biscay, Basque Country, Spain
3. What is the primary expedition?Amazon River expedition (1560-1561) in search of El Dorado and Omagua
4. What is the death?October 27, 1561, killed by his own men near Barinas, Venezuela
5. Who was Lope de Aguirre?Lope de Aguirre was a Basque conquistador from Spain who lived in the 1500s. He went to South America to search for gold and adventure.
6. Why did he call himself "El Loco"?He was nicknamed "El Loco" because he was known for being very mad and unpredictable.

Conquistador: Spanish soldiers and explorers who played a role in the conquest of the Americas from the late 15th to the 17th centuries.
El Dorado: A legendary city of gold and riches that fueled the ambitions of numerous Spanish explorers in South America.
Mutiny: An open rebellion against the lawful authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers.
Renunciation of Vassalage: The formal act of giving up one's loyalty and obligation to a sovereign ruler or state.