conquistadores

1. The Spanish military leaders who established Spanish rule in the New World by overthrowing Native American governments. ( See Hernando Cortés and Francisco Pizarro .)

Example Sentences

Not long after the Spanish conquistadores explored the region for gold, they began snatching Apaches and other natives as slaves.

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Judged by his environments and contrasted with any other of the Spanish conquistadores he was an angel of light.

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The Spanish conquistadores, in particular, lived in an atmosphere of fancy.

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Once they had gained a foothold on the plateau, the Conquistadores stopped not until the whole country was within their grasp.

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The Conquistadores describe it as a formidable state, bearing the name of a republic, of ancient origin and advanced civilization.

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The Conquistadores entered Tlaxcalla the 22d of September, receiving demonstrations of the greatest friendship.

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