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	The Genealogy of Mexico
		The Conquistadors - A list of almost 2000 individuals that served the King with Cortes and stayed in Mexico (with some notable exceptions).
		Coats of Arms - Conquest of Mexico - A list of 145 of the individuals that received coats' of arms for their part in the conquest of Mexico from 1525 to 1589.
		California is then examined with a list of the surnames of its earliest recorded male settlers.
	members.tripod.com /~GaryFelix/index1.htm (1756 words)

	Conquistador information - Search.com
		Conquistador (Spanish: kōn-kē-stŏ-dōr) (meaning "Conqueror" in the Spanish language) is the term used to refer to the soldiers, explorers, and adventurers who brought much of the Americas and Asia Pacific under Spanish colonial rule between the 15th and 17th centuries, starting with the 1492 settlement established in modern-day Cuba by Christopher Columbus.
		The first of the Conquistadors to sail the vast Pacific Ocean was Miguel López de Legazpi in 1564 and arrived in the Philippine archipelago on 1565.
		Conquistadors were a featured unique unit for the Spanish civilization in the expansion to the computer game Age of Empires II; featured a scenario in which the player commands Spanish fleet against the Turkish armada, a reenactment of the Battle of Lepanto, they also appear in Civilization III Play the World.
	www.search.com /reference/Conquistador (1051 words)

	Conquistador: Definition and Links by Encyclopedian.com
		The leaders of these expeditions are called conquistadores ("conquerors"), a name that denotes that they felt connected with the reconquista, the Christian (re)conquest of the Iberian peninsula from the Muslims (711-1492).
		The most successful conquistador was Hernando Cortes, who in 1520-1521, with Native American allies, overran the mighty Aztec empire, thus making Mexico (then called New Spain) a part of the Spanish empire[?].
		List of conquistadors and Spanish explorers, with the period and place of conquest or exploration:
	www.encyclopedian.com /co/Conquistador.html (409 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: List of conquistadors (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Conquistador (meaning Conqueror in the Spanish language) is the term used to refer to the soldiers, explorers, and adventurers who achieved the Conquista (this Spanish term is generally accepted by historians), i.
		Conquistador (Spanish: [koŋ.kis.t̪a'ð̞oɾ]) (meaning "Conqueror" in the Spanish language) is the term used to refer to the soldiers, explorers, and adventurers who brought much of the Americas and Asia Pacific under Spanish colonial rule between the 15th and 17th centuries, starting with the 1492 settlement established in the modern-day Bahamas by Christopher Columbus.
		Conquistador (Spanish: [koŋ.kis.t̪a'ð̞oɾ]) (meaning "Conqueror" in the Spanish language) is the term used to refer to the soldiers, explorers, and adventurers who brought much of the Americas and Asia Pacific under Spanish colonial rule between the 15th and 17th centuries, starting with the 1492 settlement established in modern-day Cuba by Christopher Columbus.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/List-of-conquistadors (823 words)

	Conquistador
		Conquistador (meaning "Conqueror" in the Spanish language) is the term used to refer to the soldiers, explorers, and adventurers who brought much of the Americas under the control of Spain in the 15th through the 17th century.
		The leaders of these expeditions are called conquistadores, a name that denotes that they felt connected with the reconquista, the Christian (re)conquest of the Iberian peninsula from the Muslim Moors (711- 1492).
		The most successful conquistador was HernÃ¡n CortÃ©s, who in 1520- 1521, with Native American allies, overran the mighty Aztec empire, thus making Mexico (then called New Spain) a part of the Spanish empire.
	www.abacci.com /wikipedia/topic.aspx?cur_title=Conquistadors (639 words)

	Conquistador - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Conquistador (meaning "Conqueror" in the Spanish language) is the term used to refer to the soldiers, explorers, and adventurers who brought much of the Americas and Asia Pacific under Spanish rule between the 15th and 17th centuries.
		Conquistadors also reach the Asia-Pacific region during this time, conquering the archipelago of the Philippines and Guam.
		The first of the Conquistadors to sail the vast Pacific Ocean was Miguel López de Legaspi in 1564 and arrived in the Philippine archipelago on 1565.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Conquistadors (764 words)

	Top Literature - Conquistadors
		Emboldened by the seemingly endless rising imports of silver and gold, the Spanish Habsburg imperial rule became uncompromising, leading to the unwise use of the crown's share of the colonial proceeds that would bankrupt a constantly overstretched Spain.
		The first of the Conquistadores to sail the vast Pacific Ocean was Miguel López de Legazpi in 1564 and arrived in the Philippine archipelago on 1565.
		The Conquistadors have since been featured (or referred to) in a great many media representations, and their distinctive helmets have accquired nearly iconic status.
	encyclopedia.topliterature.com /?title=Conquistadors (803 words)

	Conquistador
		The leaders of these expeditions are called conquistadores, a name that denotes that they felt connected with the reconquista, the Christian (re)conquest of the Iberian peninsula from the Muslim Moors (711-1492).
		The most successful conquistador was Hernán Cortés, who in 1520-1521, with Native American allies, overran the mighty Aztec empire, thus making Mexico (then called New Spain) a part of the Spanish empire.
		Most of the conquistadors cruelly mistreated the inhabitants of the regions they visited or conquered, killing, enslaving and otherwise abusing them.
	pedia.newsfilter.co.uk /wikipedia/c/co/conquistador.html (567 words)

	Conquistador Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Conquistador (Spanish: [koŋ.kis.t̪a'ð̞oɾ]) (meaning "Conqueror" in the Spanish language) is the term used to refer to the soldiers, explorers and adventurers who brought much of the Americas and Asia Pacific under Spanish colonial rule between the 15th and 17th centuries, starting with the 1492 settlement established in the modern-day Bahamas by Christopher Columbus.
		The Conquistadors have since been featured (or referred to) in a great many media representations, and their distinctive helmets have accquired nearly iconic status.
		The Funk-Rock-Glitter-Stomp group "Conquistador" was formed in Southern California in the late 1990s.
	www.hallencyclopedia.com /topic/Conquistador.html (929 words)

	Bruges, Belgium-Bruges Tourist Attractions Travel Info
		In 1501 Francesco Picollomini, the later Pope Pius III, gave Michelangelo the task to sculpture 15 statues in Carrara marble, meant for the altar of the Dom of Sienna and in memory of his predecessor Pope Pius II.
		During their conquests in Latin America the Spanish conquistadors came up with the idea to add cane sugar to this drink which made the Aztec ‘tchocolatl’ more palatable for the Europeans.
		An extra bonus with listing is promotion of your business in our Bruges-Belgium Discussion List, which is the perfect place to post information, specials and to make contacts.
	www.brugesinfo.com /listing/bruges-tourist-attractions.php (562 words)

	PBS \| About PBS \| PBS.org AND OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING LAUNCH WEB SITE HELPING EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS EXPLORE THE ...
		Visitors coming to the Web site can participate in an engrossing experience based on the journeys of the Spanish Conquistadors and of filmmaker Michael Wood, who filmed a documentary examining the Conquistadors, which will be shown on PBS stations in 2001.
		Educators, especially, are invited to log on and follow Wood's reports from the field as he explores the path of the Conquistadors, take part in a real-time Q&A, and learn more about the experience of the Conquistadors and their legacy.
		The Conquistadors Web site is a production of Oregon Public Broadcasting, in collaboration with PBS Interactive and Maya Vision, with funding provided by the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations.
	www.pbs.org /aboutpbs/news/20001101_conquistadors.html (596 words)

	KET \| Conquistadors with Michael Wood \| Episode List
		Fleeing hostile Indians, he and his men built boats and attempted to cross the Gulf of Mexico.
		Most of his men were lost, but Cabeza de Vaca reappeared eight years later in the company of three fellow conquistadors, having walked across the continent to the Pacific.
		Using the explorer's own book, Wood attempts to trace the route of this epic journey, which has been a mystery for more than four centuries.
	www.ket.org /cgi-bin/tvschedules/series.pl?id=CQMW&do=list_episodes&cd=1&&layout=popup (252 words)

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	Cyndi's List - Hispanic, Central & South America, & the West Indies
		List of the Conquistadors that served the King under Cortes.
		The list is dedicated to the search for information on the origins of families, registers in Brazil and abroad, histories of immigrants, meanings of surnames, etc.
		A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding emigrants from the United Kingdom to South America during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
	www.cyndislist.com /hispanic.htm (2655 words)

	The Ultimate Conquistador - American History Information Guide and Reference
		Conquistador (meaning "Conqueror" in the Spanish language) is the term used to refer to the soldiers, explorers, and adventurers who brought much of the Americas under Spanish rule between the 15th and 17th centuries.
		Many conquistadores were poor nobles (hidalgos) seeking a fortune in the West Indies, since there were limited prospects in Europe.
		Most of the conquistadors cruelly mistreated the inhabitants of the regions they visited or conquered; killing, enslaving, raping and otherwise abusing them.
	www.historymania.com /american_history/Conquistador (640 words)

	Brainboost - what are the Conquistadors famous for (Site not responding. Last check: )
		List of Famous Conquistadores and Explorers Hernn Corts (Mexico, 1518 - 1522, Honduras, 1524, Baja California, 1532 - 1536).
		Conquistadors - This site, adapted from a PBS documentary of the same name, looks at the exploits of four of the most famous conquistadors.
		Learn more about famous conquistadors like Pizarro and Cortez, explorers of the United States like Coronado, De Soto, and Ponce de Leon, and other famous explorers that sailed for Spain like Balboa, Magellan, Columbus, and Vespucci.
	www.brainboost.com /search.asp?Q=what+are+the+Conquistadors+famous+for&lfmq=1 (198 words)

	Spanish Conquistadors
		The success of the Spanish Conquistadors in acquiring monopolies on much of the Eastern spice trade and their expeditions to the New World brought great wealth and power to Spain.
		The new discoveries made by the Spanish Conquistadors brought untold riches in terms of gold and silver and spices and it also brought power and influence...
		The attitude of the Spanish conquistadors to the natives was that they were savage and pagan.
	www.elizabethan-era.org.uk /spanish-conquistadors.htm (579 words)

	last minute Conquistadors - last-minute-report.com (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Conquistadors (23-4, 11-3) were led in scoring by Wade Knapp's...
		While the Vaqueros were riding on the shoulders of sophomore guard Ashley Duffy, the Conquistadors were spearheaded by junior wing Ashley McWhorter.
		Combined with far greater forces of native allies, CortÃ©s' forces managed to besiege the Aztec capital city of Tenochtitlan and destroy it.
	www.last-minute-report.com /Conquistadors (674 words)

	Regional Databases : America
		Scottish Jamaica Testaments : list of testaments probated in seventeenth century Jamaica believed to be those of early Scottish immigrants to the colony.
		A list of 160 of the individuals that served the King of Spain with Francisco de Montejo from 1526 to 1546.
		A list of 280 of the individuals that served the King of Spain with Nuno de Guzman in 1530.
	www.freesurnamesearch.com /search/america.html (1083 words)

	conquistadors
		The idea that the Spanish Conquistadors lived lavishly upon the labor and exploitation of the indigenous population has long been the typical conception of life in the New World.
		The Conquistadors first arrived in the Andean region in early decades of the 16th century.
		Second on Spain’s priority list was the extraction of mineral wealth and raw material.
	www2.truman.edu /~marc/webpages/andean2k/conquest/conquistadors.html (2063 words)

	Nota cultural: los conquistadores
		Los conquistadores fueron exploradores y guerreros españoles que conquistaron con éxito gran parte de América en el siglo XVI.
		The conquistadors were Spanish explorers and warriors who successfully conquered much of America in the 16th century.
		Francisco Pizzaro led a force of 180 men and 37 horses against the great Inca civilization in Peru, capturing the capital of Cuzco in 1533.
	www.studyspanish.com /comps/conqui.htm (223 words)

	28mm Meso America : Conquistadors and allies (Tlaxcallans and Tarascans)
		Conquistador Cavalry in light armour 1 : 4 variants, supplied with a variety of separate right arms with sword and open hand for lance (not supplied) and 2 shield variants.
		Conquistador Cavalry in light armour 2 : 4 variants, supplied with a variety of separate right arms with sword and open hand for lance (not supplied) and 2 shield variants.
		Conquistador Cavalry in full armour : 3 variants, supplied with a variety of separate right arms with sword and open hand for lance (not supplied) and 2 shield variants.
	www.outpostwargameservices.co.uk /tlax_conq.html (1388 words)

	Index Lists for Historians
		Not only is their link list one of the best I've ever seen for Latin America, they feature cross-discipline email contacts with nutritionists, linguists, historians, political scientists, and other academics at Brigham Young University who specialize in some aspect of Latin American life.
		List is alphabetical, broken into several pages, and offers a search box to aid you in your search.
		Digital Research in American History presents an annotated list of sources, however, some of the sources listed first on this collection are actually other indexes (good ones, but other indexes nonetheless).
	www.wwnorton.com /college/history/ralph/research/indlist.htm (781 words)

	Conquistador Hotel
		I claim there is no relationship between the "Conquistador" and "Reconquista" concepts.
		The San Diego Conquistadors, nicknamed the "Q's", were an American Basketball Association team based in San Diego, California.
		The team played from 1972 to 1975, first as the Conquistadors and later as the San Diego Sails.
	www.artistbooking.com /trips/42/conquistador-hotel.html (1145 words)

	Hernando Desoto
		This did not matter because he was a conquistador and adelantado.
		Where he was born does give us a good clue to why he became a conquistador.
		He was not the first to lose his life in an attempt to colonize the New World and he would certainly not be the last.
	ralphcaddell.com /desoto.html (2758 words)

	Conquistador - meaning of word
		Conquistador (meaning "Conqueror" in the Spanish language) is the term used to refer to the soldiers, explorers, and adventurers who brought much of the Americas and Asia Pacific under Spain rule between the 15th century and 17th century centuries.
		== Background == The leaders of Spanish expeditions to the New World called themselves conquistadores, a name derived from ''reconquista'', the Christianity desire to (re)conquer the Iberian peninsula from the Muslim Moors (711-1492).
		Many conquistadores were poor nobles (''hidalgo (disambiguation)s'') seeking a fortune in the West Indies, since there were limited prospects in Europe.
	www.wordsonline.org /Conquistador (713 words)

	Conquistadors (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Accounts of the behviour of Spanish Conquistadors from both inside and out were part of the source material for the stereotype of Spanish cruelty that came to be known as the Black Legend.
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	www.guideofpills.com /Conquistadors.html (1234 words)

	European Explorers
		Zoom Explorers - Brief biographies of a long list of explorers.
		Conquistadors - A PBS website devoted to 4 Spanish explorers: Pizarro, Cortes, Cabeza de Vaca, Orellana.
		Discoverer's Web - An long alphabetical list of many explorers, and links to information about them.
	www.kn.sbc.com /wired/fil/pages/listexplorermr12.html (437 words)

	The American Eagles Program of the United States Mint
		The balance consists of silver and copper added to increase the coin’s durability to help resist scratching and marring, which can adversely affect a bullion coins' resale value.
		Discovered by Conquistadors in the 1500’s, platinum is the newest, rarest, and usually most valuable of the precious metals group.
		Seen in the finest jewelry, platinum is also increasingly used for industrial applications, causing demand for the metal to climb.
	www.usmint.gov /mint_programs/american_eagles/index.cfm?action=AuthSellers (223 words)

	Endangered Equine Breed List
		The breeds listed are those that are known to the Trust to have have a viable breeding population and presence in North America.
		Recovering: Previously listed Breeds that have exceeded At Risk category numbers but are still in need of monitoring
		Colonial Spanish Horses are horses whose genetic makeup shows them to be directly descended from stock introduced during the colonization of the Americas, especially North America, primarily through the Conquistadors** of Spain.
	www.equus-survival-trust.org /breedlist.htm (147 words)

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