He reached Baja California during his explorations, and possibly is responsible of naming the Sea of Cortez (also known as Gulf of California).
Hernan Cortes is credited with conquering the Aztec Empire and bringing much of Mexico under Spanish rule.
Hernan Cortes was a Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire in Mexico. He is known for his role in the conquest of the Aztec civilization and for establishing Spanish rule in Mexico.
The Aztec Empire was conquered by an alliance between Spanish conquistadors led by Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), and the Tlaxcalan Lordship, which provided over 100,000 warriors to conquer their bitter enemies, the Aztecs.
For only three years: from 1521 to 1524.
When Hernando Cortes' defeated the Aztec empire in what is now Mexico, it made a significant change in Spanish explorations and their activities in Mexico. Cortes' was able to take gold, silver, and precious gems and send back to Spain. Spain established a major settlement in Mexico.
The Aztec civilization, led by Emperor Moctezuma, was conquered and destroyed by Hernan Cortes and his Spanish forces in the early 16th century. Cortes arrived in Mexico in 1519 and, with the help of indigenous allies who resented Aztec rule, he was able to defeat the Aztec Empire in 1521.
The Aztec Empire was the last empire to rule Mexico before the Spanish came.
So that they can freedom.
Priest Miguel Hidalgo (1753 - 1811) is regarded as the original leader of the insurgents who finally ended Spanish rule in Mexico.
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On September 27, 1821
From Spanish rule? On 1821.