Hernán Cortés led the Spanish expedition that resulted in the fall of Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Empire, in 1521. After a series of battles and strategic alliances with indigenous groups opposed to the Aztecs, Cortés and his forces laid siege to the city. The Aztecs faced significant hardships due to famine and disease, ultimately leading to their surrender. Following the conquest, Cortés ordered the destruction of Tenochtitlan, paving the way for the establishment of Mexico City on its ruins.
After conquering the Aztecs, Cortes renamed the city of Tenochtitlan to Mexico City.
Hernan Cortes destroyed the Aztec Empire. He enacted a war of attrition on the people in the capital city of Tenochtitlan.
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..
Hernando Cortez is best known for conquering the Aztec empire 1521.
Tenochtitlan, an ancient Aztec city located in present day Mexico City.
Hernan Cortes.
Hernan Cortes
Hernan Cortes was the man who took over Tenochtitlan.
After conquering the Aztecs, Cortes renamed the city of Tenochtitlan to Mexico City.
Hernan Cortes arrived on November 8, 1519.
Hernan Cortes arrived in Tenochtitlan in 1519, and invaded Tenochtitlan with several other Indian groups in 1521.
to fing gold and other riches from tenochtitlan.
Hernan Cortes destroyed the Aztec Empire. He enacted a war of attrition on the people in the capital city of Tenochtitlan.
Hernan Cortes or some other spanish explorer dude.
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..
Spanish conquistadors, led by Hernan Cortes.
Yes- when Cortes' forces successfully destroyed Tenochtitlan and claimed it for Spain, he renamed it Mexico City.