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Battle of Cajamarca: Quick Facts

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Facts

Date November 15, 1532 (Anniversary in 2 days)
Location Cajamarca • Peru
Participants Inca • Spain

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Francisco Pizarro
Spanish explorer
Atahuallpa
Atahuallpa
emperor of the Incas

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