Spanish conquistador

Definition

A Spanish conquistador refers to a Spanish explorer or conqueror who played a significant role in the colonization and conquest of the Americas during the 15th and 16th centuries. These individuals sought new territories, wealth, and power on behalf of Spain.

Related terms

Indigenous peoples: Refers to the native inhabitants of a particular region or land before the arrival of colonizers.

Hernan Cortes: A famous Spanish conquistador known for leading the conquest of the Aztec Empire in present-day Mexico.

Francisco Pizarro: Another renowned Spanish conquistador who conquered the Inca Empire in what is now Peru.