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What was balboa charged with?

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When Balboa was summoned back to Darien, Pedrarias had him arrested and imprisoned on false charges of starting a rebellion. He was quickly tried for treason against the crown. Although Balboa denied the charge he was found guilty. He was sentenced to death, and beheaded on January 21, 1519.

Step-by-step explanation:

He was charged with treason for "starting a rebellion"

^^^These were false accusations

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