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Pedro de Ursúa
Spanish explorer
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murder by Aguirre
- In Lope de Aguirre
…joined an expedition led by Pedro de Ursúa 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 Ursúa was killed. He then killed Fernando de Guzmán, who had succeeded…
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