hernan Cortes started sailing in 1504-1540.
1235
The first time he attacked the Aztecs, he took advantage of Montezuma's (Aztec leader) hospitality, taking him prisoner. This led to Hernan Cortes controlling the Aztecs, until they rebelled, finally forcing Hernan Cortes out. Cortes then waited for more Spanish troops to arrive, and when they did, going back to attack the Aztecs, but this time completely demolishing their city of Tenochtitlan.
Hernan Cortes used a great deal of his own money during his expeditions and exploration missions. This was Spanish money that was standard during this time frame.
by ship i think 8) Frist of all his name was Hernan Cortes, the only option to cross the Atlanic Ocean in that point in time was through ship. The trip took a few months since the ships did not have engines.
Spain sponsored the explorations of Cortes
1235
Hernan Cortes used a great deal of his own money during his expeditions and exploration missions. This was Spanish money that was standard during this time frame.
The first time he attacked the Aztecs, he took advantage of Montezuma's (Aztec leader) hospitality, taking him prisoner. This led to Hernan Cortes controlling the Aztecs, until they rebelled, finally forcing Hernan Cortes out. Cortes then waited for more Spanish troops to arrive, and when they did, going back to attack the Aztecs, but this time completely demolishing their city of Tenochtitlan.
by ship i think 8) Frist of all his name was Hernan Cortes, the only option to cross the Atlanic Ocean in that point in time was through ship. The trip took a few months since the ships did not have engines.
hernan cortes was the governer
Hernan Cortes attended the University of Salamanca in Spain. Salamanca was a renowned university during the 16th century, known for its prestigious faculty and rigorous academic programs. Cortes studied law and Latin during his time at the university, which provided him with a solid educational foundation for his future endeavors in the New World.
Hernan Cortes mainly used the basic navigational tools provided at the time. Said basics include the original compass, several maps and papers, as well as common knowledge and the north star (our sun).
Spain sponsored the explorations of Cortes
Hernan Cortes conquered the Aztec civilization in the name of the Spanish crown, and he was given some lands south of Mexico City. Antonio de Mendoza, on the other hand, was appointed as viceroy of the New Spain (as was Mexico known at the time).
Hernan Cortes (1521). However, at the time it was known as Tenochtitlan.
Most of the crews in this time period were tough men. They had to be because to go on one the ships was hard. There were no sleeping quarters, bathrooms, kitchen, or privacy. Many times a captain would go to the jail the morning they were set to sail and have men sign up. Another place to get men was from the port pubs. Again these men were hard and rough because they had to be to survive.
Spanish conquistadores led by Hernan Cortes, with the aid of native Tlaxcalan armies (who were fierce enemies of the Aztecs at the time).