Founding of Lima

Date: January 18, 1535 • Location: Lima, Peru

Francisco Pizarro founded Ciudad de los Reyes (present-day Lima, Peru) as the capital of the lands he conquered for the Spanish crown.

Francisco Pizarro, 1st Marquess of the Conquest, was a Spanish conquistador, best known for his expeditions that led to the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Peru's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.