Thesis Statement

Francisco Pizarro, a 16th century Spainish explorer,  deminsrates the Renaissance ideals of individualism and observation because of his reasons to travel, his expeditions to South America, and his conquest of the Incan empire.

Francisco Pizarro who lived from 1470-1541 reflects the idea of individualism by conquering the Inca empire and founding the city of Lima. This brought him fame and wealth which is part of individualism. (Artstor)