Atahualpa
c1500–33, last Incan king of Peru (son of Huayna Capac).
Historical Examples
Possibly this means Huascar, whom Atahualpa had caused to be put to death.
An Account of the Conquest of Peru Pedro Sancho
A vast deal of sympathy, indeed, has been wasted upon Atahualpa.
South American Fights and Fighters Cyrus Townsend Brady
The natives, it seems, are fond of playing a kind of drama, in which the trial and death of Atahualpa are represented.
Lectures on the Origin and Growth of Religion as Illustrated by the Native Religions of Mexico and Peru Albert Rville
Besides, Atahualpa would be a pledge for the peace of his people.
The Spanish Pioneers Charles F. Lummis
Atahualpa was not there, but was encamped on the plain, at a distance of a league, with all his people in tents.
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 9 Various
Atahualpa was certainly not above curiosity, unconcerned as he had seemed.
The Spanish Pioneers Charles F. Lummis
He never married, but by a daughter of Atahualpa he had a daughter, who survived him.
Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 1 of 8 Various
Atahualpa desired to see the sword of one of the Spaniards, and it was shown him.
The Spanish Pioneers Charles F. Lummis
When we were half-way, messengers arrived from Atahualpa and brought provisions to the Governor.
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 9 Various
The worthlessness of his own gods Atahualpa was not slow to admit.
The Spanish Pioneers Charles F. Lummis
noun
?1500–33, the last Inca emperor of Peru (1525–33), who was put to death by the Spanish under Pizarro
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