He was a Spanish sailor (born 1485 died 1547) who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire
for Spain
Hernando Cortes first arrived in the New World in 1504 in Hispaniola, then under Spanish rule. Cortes is better known for his conquering of the Aztec Empire in present-day Mexico in 1521.
Cortes travelled to the New World across the Atlantic Ocean from Spain, and eventually to Mexico, where he explored Baja California and the Mexican west coast.
Hernan Cortes intended to sail to Mexico. Hernan Cortes is most known for overthrowing the Aztec empire and claiming Mexico for Spain.
the mayor of Spain/Diego Velazquaz
for Spain
Hernán Cortes sailed for Spain both because he was Spanish by birth (and therefore harbored loyalty to his fatherland) and because King Carlos V of Spain agreed to fund his voyages. Mostly it was the latter reason.
Hernando Cortes first arrived in the New World in 1504 in Hispaniola, then under Spanish rule. Cortes is better known for his conquering of the Aztec Empire in present-day Mexico in 1521.
Cortes travelled to the New World across the Atlantic Ocean from Spain, and eventually to Mexico, where he explored Baja California and the Mexican west coast.
Hernando Cortes sailed to the Americas in the 1500s under the Spanish flag. He was vital to Spain's influence in the Americas, and is best known for the defeat of the Aztecs.
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Hernan Cortes intended to sail to Mexico. Hernan Cortes is most known for overthrowing the Aztec empire and claiming Mexico for Spain.
Cortes was from Spain.
the mayor of Spain/Diego Velazquaz
In a boat, of course.
Mexico
Hernando Cortes was hired by Spanish conquistador Diego Velazquez to lead an expedition to Mexico. Cortes later defied Velazquez's orders and pursued his own agenda of conquest and colonization.