The Spanish, led by Hernán Cortés, captured the Aztec emperor Montezuma II in 1519 during their conquest of the Aztec Empire. They initially took him hostage in an attempt to control the Aztecs and exploit their wealth. Montezuma was later killed during a skirmish between the Spanish and the Aztecs in 1520, though accounts of his death vary, with some suggesting he was killed by his own people who turned against him. His capture and death marked a significant turning point in the Spanish conquest of Mexico.
Montezuma was the Aztec king at the time of the Spanish conquest. There is a link below to an article on Montezuma.
Montezuma was best known as a Aztec leader at the time of the Spanish conquest.
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they were spanish conquistadors
Montezuma thought that Cortes and the Spanish were gods so he treated them nicely until he found out that the Spanish want to conquer Aztec.
Montezuma was the Aztec king at the time of the Spanish conquest. There is a link below to an article on Montezuma.
Yes, to the best of my knowledge they tortured Montezuma II before the spanish killed him. Cody.
Hernan Cortes met Montezuma
In 1520, the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés captured Aztec ruler Montezuma II and held him captive in Tenochtitlan. Montezuma died under disputed circumstances in 1520 while still under Spanish captivity.
Montezuma was best known as a Aztec leader at the time of the Spanish conquest.
Judge Montezuma was not an Aztec leader; Montezuma II was the Aztec emperor during the time of Spanish conquest. Montezuma made decisions that are debated for their strategic value in dealing with the Spanish, leading to his capture by the Spanish conquistadors. His actions influenced the ultimate downfall of the Aztec empire.
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they were spanish conquistadors
Cortes overthrew the Aztec ruler Montezuma II.
Relations between Montezuma and the Spanish deteriorated due to cultural misunderstandings, growing tensions over trade, and the Spanish desire for conquest and control of the Aztec empire. The Spanish also mistreated Montezuma and the Aztec people, which further exacerbated the strained relationship.
Montezuma thought that Cortes and the Spanish were gods so he treated them nicely until he found out that the Spanish want to conquer Aztec.