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Pedro Sancho
A firsthand chronicler of the Spanish conquest of Peru, this 16th-century writer left behind one of the early eyewitness accounts of a turning point in colonial history. His work is especially valued for its close connection to Francisco Pizarro's campaign.
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An Account of the Conquest of Peru
by Pedro Sancho
About the author
Born in Calahorra in 1514, Pedro Sancho de la Hoz was a Spanish merchant, chronicler, and conquistador. Historical references describe him as a secretary to Francisco Pizarro and the author of an important account of the early conquest of Peru.
He is best known today for writing a narrative of those events, often published in English as An Account of the Conquest of Peru or included in collections about the discovery and conquest of Peru. Because it comes from someone directly involved in the expedition, the text remains a notable primary source for readers interested in the period.
Later in life, he was also linked to Spanish ventures in South America beyond Peru, including claims connected to Terra Australis and activity in Chile. He died in Santiago de Chile in 1547.