Piz ‧ ar ‧ ro, Fran ‧ cis ‧ co /pɪˈzɑːrəʊ, frænˈsɪskəʊ/ BrE AmE
(?1475–1541) a Spanish ↑ explorer and ↑ conquistador , who went to South America in 1524. He defeated the ↑ Inca s , killed their king, and took control of Peru for Spain. He is known for his cruelty and his love of gold.