What was Hernando Cortes most known for?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

HERNAN Cortez was a Spanish conquistador whom led the expedition into mainland Mexico which ultimately led to the fall of the Aztec Empire, and brought much of the area under the rule of the King of the Castile.

Answer 3

Hernando De Cortes was most known for finding Mexico and conquering the Aztec empire.

Answer 4

Hernan Cortes was a Spanish conquisitador who overthrew the Aztec Empire and won Mexico for Spain. He was born around 1485 and died in 1547 in Spain.

Answer 5

Hernan Cortes is famous for the destruction of the Aztec Empire. In 1521 he took the Aztec capital and renamed it Mexico City.

Answer 6

Hernan or Hernando Cortes was best known for leading an expedition that caused the downfall of the Aztec empire and brought much of Mexico under Spanish control.

Answer 7

Hernando Cortes was best known for finding Mexico. He was a famous explorer and many still argue about whether he was a hero or villain.

Answer 8

hernan was a conquistador who took hold of and crushed the Aztec empire for his country

Answer 9

for being the stranger