In 1533, the Incan emperor Atahualpa was sentenced to death by Francisco Pizarro. Given how contentious the matter of executing a monarch was, how was the reaction of contemporary monarchs/clergies/nobilities to Pizarro's actions?

by ExpertEyeroller

In Europe, the legitimacy of a monarch's rule was founded on the concept of divine right. By observing the reaction to the execution of Charles I of England and Louis XVI of France, we can see that their divine right was treated very seriously by pretty much everyone. Did this concept apply to a heathen ruler such as Atahualpa? Was there any condemnation from Europe coming Pizarro's way?

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Emperor Charles V sent a letter to Pizarro:

We have been displeased by the death of Atahualpa since he was a monarch and particularly as it was done in the name of justice.

Pizarro took one of Atahualpa's wives, Cuxirimay Ocllo (later baptized as Angelina Yupanqui), as his concubine and had 2 children: Juan Francisco and Francisco. Pizarro also took Ines Yupanqui, Huayna Capac's daughter, as mistress and had a daughter: Francisca Pizarro Yupanqui.

Emperor Charles V recognized Francisca Pizarro Yupanqui as a legitimate heir of Francisco Pizarro by a royal decree in 1537.

Creppy99

Among Incas or in Europe?