Rodrigo Orgóñez (1490 – 26 April 1538) was a Spanish captain under Diego de Almagro, a conquistador known for his exploits in western South America.
He accompanied Francisco de Godoy from Nicaragua when they joined Diego's men in reinforcing Pizarro during the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire.
[1]: 219, 222 He proved his loyalty serving as a soldier for 5 years before he was made second in command to conquer and govern the southern portion of the Incan Empire.
[2]: 256 He later led an army against the Pizarros but was killed in 1538 during the Battle of Las Salinas.
[2]: 263–267 American historian William H. Prescott wrote: "Thus perished as loyal a cavalier, as decided in council, and as bold in action, as ever crossed to the shores of America.