Chroniclers
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Requerimiento
The Requerimiento (Requisition) is a text written in 1512 by a Spanish jurist called Juan Lopez de Palacios Rubios to give a legalistic response to the moral problems posed by the conquest: God created the world, he gave it to St. Peter, and to his successors. The Pope has given America to Spain. The Indians informed, had to submit, or faced destruction or slavery... -
Units of measureme...
What was the value of 8880 pesos of gold, and 362 marcs of silver received in Cajamarca ? And what is a maravedi? What was the value of 8880 pesos of gold, and 362 marcs of silver received in Cajamarca? And what is a maravedi? This article provides some of the answers. Currencies : Maravedi : The maravedi is the monetary unit of the Spain ... -
Peru: Beginnings o...
The beginnings of the Conquest of Peru.On September 25, 1513, after a journey of one month across the isthmus of Panama, Vasco Núñez de Balboa was the first European to see the South Sea, as Magellan, later, will appoint Pacific Ocean. On 29, he formally took possession of this sea, on behalf of the kings of Spain. Subsequently, he undertook to s... -
Chronology
The conquest of America was rapid. The most often, two periods are distinguished: the first is that of the voyages of discovery and is limited to the caribbean maritime zone ; this period goes from 1492 to 1518. The second is the continental penetration, marked especially by the conquests of Mexico and Peru; this period goes from 1519 to 1543.The conquest of A...