Battle of Las Salinas
- When
- 1538
- Where
- Cuzco; Unspecified dungeon
- Episodes
- 2
On April 26, 1538, forces led by Hernando and Gonzalo Pizarro defeated Diego de Almagro at Las Salinas. Almagro was captured, his lieutenant Rodrigo Orgóñez was killed, and the Pizarros seized control of Cuzco.
Episodes
- Battle of Las Salinas
Pizarro's forces defeated Almagro's troops, capturing Almagro and killing Orgóñez.
- Execution of Almagro
Almagro was executed by garrote and decapitation on July 8, 1538.
Background and detail
The Battle. The confrontation lasted approximately one hour. Almagro's infantry could not withstand the superior firepower of Pizarro's men. After scattering toward Cuzco, Almagro was captured, and his lieutenant Rodrigo Orgóñez was killed on the field of battle.
People involved
- Hernando Pizarro · Commander of Pizarro's forces
- Gonzalo Pizarro · Commander of Pizarro's forces
- Diego de Almagro · Rival conquistador and commander of opposing forces
- Rodrigo Orgóñez · Lieutenant of Almagro
Sources
- Battle of Las Salinas Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20
- Diego de Almagro Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-18
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