Francisco Pizarro, the Spanish conquistador known for his conquest of the Inca Empire, was assassinated on June 26, 1541. He was killed by followers of his rival, Diego de Almagro, during a violent confrontation in Lima, Peru. Pizarro was attacked in his palace, where he was stabbed multiple times, leading to his death. His assassination was a result of ongoing power struggles and conflicts among the Spanish conquistadors in the region.
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