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Francisco Pizarro

Francisco Pizarro is the Spanish conquistador known for conquering Peru's Inca Empire and founding the city of Lima in 1535. Little is known about his early years, but it's thought he was an…

Francisco Menendez Biography

Francisco Menendezmilitary leader and former slaveBirthplace: Mandingo, Africa Born in Africa, Francisco Menendez was brought to America as a slave in the early 1700s. He escaped and fled…

Francisco "Pancho" Villa

The Question: What was Francisco "Pancho" Villa's real name, and/or birth name? The Answer: Thanks for e-mailing Information Please. Mexican…

Francisco Rabal Biography

Francisco Rabal (Paco Rabal) film and stage actorBorn: 3/8/1926Birthplace: Águilas, Murcia Spain popular Spanish film and stage actor who won the Best Actor award at the 1984 Cannes Film…

San Francisco Landmarks

by Liz Olson photos by Carol M. Highsmith A city rich in culture and diversity, San Francisco sits on a hilltop overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Millions have entered San…

San Francisco, Calif.

Mayor: Edwin M. Lee (to Jan. 2016) 2010 census population (rank): 805,235 (13); Male: 408,462 (50.7%); Female: 396,…

Ruef, Abraham

(Encyclopedia) Ruef, Abraham (Abe Ruef)Ruef, Abrahamr&oomacr;f [key], 1864–1936, American political boss, b. San Francisco. He practiced law in San Francisco after 1886 and became a familiar…

Francisco Rabal 2001 Deaths

Francisco Rabal (Paco Rabal)Age: 75 popular Spanish film and stage actor who won the Best Actor award at the 1984 Cannes Film Festival for The Holy Innocents. His other credits include Tie Me…