Upon seeing Tenochtitlan, Hernán Cortés was awestruck by its beauty and sophistication, describing it as a city that surpassed any in Europe. He noted its impressive architecture, canals, and bustling markets, which showcased the advanced civilization of the Aztecs. This admiration fueled his ambition to conquer the city, as he recognized its wealth and strategic importance. Ultimately, his initial reaction marked the beginning of his campaign against the Aztec Empire.
Hernan Cortez
The spanish conquistadors under Hernan Cortes attacked the Aztec civilization, because they thought it was a city of gold. It took two attempts, but they finally captured Tenochtitlan with the help of the rival Mexican tribes.
The Aztecs were conquered by the Spanish, led by Hernan Cortes.
A Man Named Hernan Cortes .
That conquistador was Hernan Cortes.
Hernan Cortes or some other spanish explorer dude.
Hernan Cortes arrived on November 8, 1519.
Hernan Cortes (1485 - 1547), on 1519.
Hernan Cortes.
Spanish conquistadors, led by Hernan Cortes.
Hernan Cortes
Hernan Cortes
In 1521, after the Fall of Tenochtitlan before Spanish conquistadors led by Hernan Cortes.
Hernan Cortes -also known as Hernando Cortes- subdued the Aztecs, destroyed Tenochtitlan, built Mexico City, and claimed Mexico for the Spanish colony of New Spain. Hope I helped..
Hernan Cortes is a Spanish explorer known for conquering the Aztec Empire in Mexico.
The Spanish destroyed Tenochtitlan by having a war for 3 months inside the city. The biggest thing that brought them down, however, was smallpox that the Aztecs were not immuned to.
Hernan Cortes was the man who took over Tenochtitlan.