He believed Cortes was Quetzalcoatl; therefore he revered Cortes as a God. That "little" mistake cost Montezuma his own life, as well as the lives of many more Aztecs.
Hernan Cortes did.
To find God, gold and glory.
Hernan Cortes (1487-1545) qualifies as such.
Spanish Sailors and Soldiers came to Mexico in the 1500's. By 1521 the soldier Hernan Cortes gained control of Mexico for the Spanish.
Hernando Cortes Was Sent To Mexico to Find Gold In The Land Of Aztecs.
Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortes. He came to Mexico and was welcomed by Aztec ruler Montezuma. However then he (Cortes) attacked. The Aztecs drove him and his men out, but he swore to return. Then, he did and destroyed the Aztecs. -Bigbadwolf333
Cortes explored Mexico
Cortes and his conquistadors arrived in Mexico in 1519.
After conquering the Aztecs, Cortes renamed the city of Tenochtitlan to Mexico City.
Hernan Cortes
Hernan Cortes
Hernan Cortes intended to sail to Mexico. Hernan Cortes is most known for overthrowing the Aztec empire and claiming Mexico for Spain.