Sebastian de Belalcazar

Belalcazar led a Spanish force from Peru into the northern Inca Empire, conquering the province of Quito. He defeated the Inca general Rumi

Belalcazar founded the city of San Francisco de Quito on December 6, 1534, on the ruins of the Inca city of Quito. The city became the capital of the province of Quito and a major center of Spanish power in the northern Andes.

Belalcazar founded the city of Santiago de Cali on July 25, 1536, in the Cauca Valley. The city became an important administrative and economic center for the Spanish colony. It was founded with 40 Spanish settlers.

Belalcazar led an expedition from Quito into the Colombian interior, seeking to expand Spanish control. He founded the city of Popay

Belalcazar became involved in the power struggles between the Pizarro brothers and other conquistadors in Peru. He was accused of supporting Diego de Almagro's rebellion against Francisco Pizarro. He was later pardoned but lost some of his political influence.

Belalcazar died in Cartagena, Colombia, in 1551 while awaiting trial for charges of mistreatment of indigenous peoples. He was 71 years old. His body was buried in the Cathedral of Cartagena. He was one of the last surviving conquistadors of the first generation.