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Pedro de UrsĂșa
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Pedro de UrsĂșa

Spanish explorer
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joined an expedition led by Pedro de UrsĂșa to find the legendary kingdom of Eldorado, which was thought to be located at the headwaters of the Amazon River. Upon reaching the headwaters, Aguirre incited a rebellion in which UrsĂșa was killed. He then killed Fernando de GuzmĂĄn, who had succeeded


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