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Hernán Cortés is best known for leading the expedition that resulted in the fall of the Aztec Empire in present-day Mexico. In 1519, he arrived in the region and, through a combination of military might, strategic alliances with local tribes, and the spread of diseases, he ultimately captured the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlán in 1521. His actions opened the door for Spanish colonization in the Americas and significantly altered the course of history in the region. Cortés' conquest exemplified the era of European exploration and imperial expansion.

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