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A Spanish conqueror?
There were several well-known Spanish conquerors. Two of the most notorious were Hernan Cortes and Francisco Pizarro and the two were distant cousins.
Who is the most famous leader in China's history?
The most famous leader in China's history is Mao Zedong. This person is the most famous because he was the founding father of the People's Republic of China.
Who were the two most famous Commonwealth men?
John Trenchard and Thomas Gordon were the most famous Commonwealth men.
What is Wilberforce most famous for?
William Wilberforce is most famous for being an English politician. William Wilberforce is famous for leading a movement to abolish the slave trade and was also a philanthropist.
What are the names of famous highwaymen?
Dick Turpin was a very famous highwayman but the most famous one of all was Benjamin Franklin.
Are Hernando Cortes and Hernan Cortes the same people?
Yes, they are, He can be known as Hernando, Hernan and even Fernando Cortes. Most people today know of him as Hernan Cortes.The spelling of Cortes with a z is wrong, he never spelt Cortes as Cortez during his lifetime, I can only think that this is an American spelling of the word, which seems to be taking over the whole Internet.
What spaniard conquered mexico?
Hernando Cortes was the FIRST Spaniard explorer who conquered most of Mexico.
What was the destination for Hernando Cortes?
Hernan Cortes intended to sail to Mexico. Hernan Cortes is most known for overthrowing the Aztec empire and claiming Mexico for Spain.
What is the name of 57 Higuera Street's most famous occupant in Coyoacán Mexico?
It was the address of Hernan Cortes (Mexico's conqueror in the 16th century) and his wife, La Malinche.
Which two spanish conquistadors defeated groups in the Americas?
The most famous were Hernan Cortes (Hernando Cortez) who defeated the Aztecs in Mexico, and Francisco Pizarro, who conquered the Incans in Peru.
What was Hernando Cortes interests?
Hernan Cortes motive for exploration was to find riches.
Who is the most famous conquistador?
Hernan Cortez
What was Hernando Cortes most known for?
He landed on the Mexico shore, sunk his ships so none of his men could return or turn on him, then he encountered the Aztects, and defeated them. They made Mexico city there and then went south for the Incas, who were wealthy.
What conquistador conquered Mexico and in what year?
Hernan Cortes conquered most of Mexico by conquering the Aztec empire. In 1521, the Aztec Empire was officially defeated and Cortes was named governor of Mexico.
What was Herman Cortes job?
Hernan Cortes was a Spanish conquistador who is most famously known for leading the expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire in Mexico. His job was primarily that of a military leader and explorer.
What was Hernando Cortes real name?
His full name was Hernan Cortes de Monroy y Pizarro.Although Hernando and even Fernanado are just as correct, as he used them during his lifetime, but Hernan Cortes is the most common form used in the Spanish and English language.The surname Cortes is the correct form. Cortez is incorrect, in Spanish the letters s and z have different sounds, and a whole host of identity and descent meanings. It is safe to say that he never used the spelling of Cortez while he was alive.
Did hernan cortes have a fake foot?
It is not known if Hernando Cortez had a fake foot or not. Hernando Cortez is most known for being a Spanish explorer.
