God, gold and glory.
Cortes destroyed the Aztec Empire in Central America.
Cortes is known for his exploration of Mexico and the defeat of the Aztec Empire. He was from Spain and his explorations led to the early colonization of America.
His first excursion as an observer was in 1499, to the Atlantic coast of South America.
to conquer Mexico and Aztecs
Hernan Cortes (1485 - 1547)
He didn't discover Mexico, having only traveled to Central and South America between 1499 and 1500. The discovery of Mexico is attributed to Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes, in 1519.
hernando cortes
Hernando Cortes explored for spain
One is the Aztec Empire.
Hernan Cortes discovered the Aztec empire in Mexico.
gold
Cuba, or the Wet Indies. Then De Soto went on to Florida, and Cortes to Central America