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Hernán Cortés became the governor of New Spain, which encompassed much of present-day Mexico, after his conquest of the Aztec Empire. Appointed by the Spanish crown, he held this position from 1521 until 1528. During his governorship, he focused on consolidating Spanish rule and expanding colonial settlements in the region.
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What was the governor of what who sent Cortes to conquer Mexico?
It wasn't a governor but the monarchy of Spain.
Who funded hernan Cortes expedition?
Spain sponsored the explorations of Cortes
Did Hernando Cortes become king?
hernano cortes did become king when he set all of mexico's slaves free from the aztecs. he was king in mexico.
What country sponsored Cortes's voyage?
Spain, and its colony in Cuba. As Cortes was the Mayor of the capital of Cuba, and Diego Velazquez was the Governor of Cuba, both paid half the cost of the expedition, Cortes having to borrow money to finance it.
What did Hernando Cortes do in life?
He conquered the Aztecs in Mexico in 1521 and became governor of what was then New Spain.
Who was the governor at the time vasco nunez de balboa got beheaded?
hernan cortes was the governer
Who was Hernando Cortes sponsor?
Spain Is the sponser how it is
What conquistador conquered Mexico and in what year?
Hernan Cortes conquered most of Mexico by conquering the Aztec empire. In 1521, the Aztec Empire was officially defeated and Cortes was named governor of Mexico.
Who would become governor if the present governor leaves?
Lieutenant Governor.
Why did Cortes set sail for the Yucatan when he was afraid that the governor of Cuba might change his mind?
Cortes set sail for the Yucatan despite his fears about the governor of Cuba because he was driven by ambition and the potential for wealth and glory from the riches of the Aztec Empire. He believed that leaving quickly would allow him to secure his expedition before the governor could intervene or revoke his authority. Additionally, Cortes was motivated by the desire to establish himself as a prominent figure in the New World, which outweighed his concerns about losing support from the governor. Ultimately, his determination and strategic thinking propelled him to act decisively.
Did a king tell Cortes to go on his mission?
No, the equivalent of a governor ordered Cortes to go on his mission in hopes of finding gold and spreading Christianity to the Natives and also making the Natives loyal to Spain.
Does the lieutenant governor become governor if the governor can't complete his term?
Yes.
