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∙ 12y agoHernan Cortes was born in 1485 in Medelliin, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain.
Hernan Cortes failed in Law at the University of Salamanca and joined the expedition to the New World headed to the West Indies.
Hernan Cortes heard stories about how the Aztecs were wealthy and decided to conquer all of Mexico and overthrow the Aztec empire. Later he became famous for discovering gold and ruling over 5 million Aztecs.
The Aztecs wanted to stone Hernan Cortes to death after taking their original ruler (Montezuma) hostage and making him pledge his allegiance to another ruler.
Then Cortes gets forced out of Tenochtitlan and comes back later on. On August 13, 1521 the plague strikes the Aztec empire and Tenochtitlan falls to Hernan Cortes for help. This was one of the many hardhships Hernando Cortes had to endure.
Rumour has it that Hernan Cortes murdered his wife. Then Cortes makes his last expedition to California and discovers Baja in 1533.
Hernan Cortes died at the age of 62 years on December 2nd, 1547 in Castilleja de la Cuesta, Seville, Andalusia, Spain.
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∙ 11y agoHe failed at law. Conquered the Aztec empire and took all of their gold and spices.When he was a little boy he was very sick. His parents were no wealthy.he is very famous.
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What are some facts about Hernando Cortes?
He loved ice cream! He also liked Sacagawea! He decided to murder all of his family while he was at it!
What are some unique facts about Hernando Cortes?
Hernan Cortes conquered the Aztec's capital city, Tenochtitlan (now Mexico) and then he married the Aztec king (Montezuma)'s daughter.
What were some characteristics of Cortes that had allowed Moctezuma to let him in leading up to the defeat of the Aztec empire by Cortes?
his pale skin
How were Cortes and Montezuma alike?
montezuma and Cortes they both was leaders and they both had enemies and they both work on the same team. montezuma and Cortes theyboth was like brothers and that's why they got something and coment. montezuma and Cortes theyn both are old and they both are and some bad stuff. montezuma and Cortes they did bad thing before and they both did good thing before. that what montezuma and Cortes are alikes.
What is Hornando Cortes name?
Hernando Cortes name is Hernando Cortes.
What are some interesting facts about Cortes?
Hernando Cortes conquered the aztecs for Spain
What are some facts about Hernan Cortes?
Hernando Cortes conquered the aztecs for Spain
What is the facts about Montezuma?
Montezuma was the leader of the Aztecs and was defeated by Cortes.
What are some facts about Hernando Cortes?
He loved ice cream! He also liked Sacagawea! He decided to murder all of his family while he was at it!
What are some unique facts about Hernando Cortes?
Hernan Cortes conquered the Aztec's capital city, Tenochtitlan (now Mexico) and then he married the Aztec king (Montezuma)'s daughter.
What are 2 personal facts about hernan Cortes?
The illuminate brought the demise to Hernán Cortes in 1666. But wait... 1666!!?? Must be a bad day to be killed😕
What are facts about Hernando Cortes?
He took over the Aztec empire, because the Aztecs thought he was a god when he came onto their land. They gave him good food, but then Hernando Cortes still captured and killed them.
What are some important dates in Hernando Cortes's life?
1485- hernando cortes was born 1547- hernando cortes died hope that helps :]
What are good facts about Hernando Cortes?
He took over the Aztec empire, because the Aztecs thought he was a god when he came onto their land. They gave him good food, but then Hernando Cortes still captured and killed them.
Who were some of Hernan Cortes's friends?
The Tlaxcalans
Was Hernando Cortes a hero?
he is a hero to some
What were some of Hernando Cortes discoveries?
the ships
