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Hernan Cortes (1485-1547) conquered the Aztecs in Mexico, while Francisco Pizarro (1471?-1541) conquered the Inca Empire.

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Who Led the Spanish expedition that conquered the Aztec empire of Mexico in the first quarter of the sixteenth century?

The Spanish explorer and conquistador responsible for the downfall of the Aztec Empire was Hernando Cortes.


Which explorer found wealth in Mexico?

The most important among them would be Hernan Cortes (1485-1547): First discoverer of Mexico; he conquered the whole region for the Spanish Empire and set four expeditions to northwestern Mexico. He is the discoverer of the Baja California Peninsula.


What empire was conquered by Hernán Cortés?

Hernando Cortes conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico in 1521AD. This was because of the conquisradors lust for gold and glory. This helped set the way for Spanish colonization of Mexico


Who was Hernan Cortes and what was he famous for?

Hernando Cortez' was one of Spain's conquistadors and explorers who conquered the Aztec empire in much of what is now Mexico. This was around 1520. He gave to Spain an important base of colonial power and its gold and silver from the New World. With this base in Mexico, other Spanish conquistadors explored and - or conquered much of what is now the US Southwest up to and including California. Cortez' also helped another Spaniard, Vela'zquez, take control of the valuable island of Cuba. Mexico was also a starting point in a manner of speaking to the rest of the "Central American" lands and of course South America and the riches there.


Explorer who seized the Inca empire for Spain?

Francisco Pizarro was the Spanish conquistador that conquered the Incas.

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Who was the spanish explorer who conquered the Aztec Indians of Mexico?

Hernan Cortez conquered the Aztec Empire.


Which Spanish explorer conquered the Aztec empire in Mexico Inca empire in Peru?

Hernan Cortes (1485-1547) conquered the Aztecs in Mexico, while Francisco Pizarro (1471?-1541) conquered the Inca Empire.


Who is the Empire in Mexico that was conquered by the Spanish?

The Aztec Empire.


Who Led the Spanish expedition that conquered the Aztec empire of Mexico in the first quarter of the sixteenth century?

The Spanish explorer and conquistador responsible for the downfall of the Aztec Empire was Hernando Cortes.


Explorer who invaded Mexico and conquered the Aztec empire?

Cortes


Who was the Spanish explorer that conquered the Inca?

The Spanish explorer who conquered the Inca empire was Francisco Pizarro. He led the conquest of the Inca Empire in the early 16th century, resulting in the downfall of the Inca civilization.


What happened first the Spanish conquered the Aztec empire in Mexico or the Spanish conquered the Inca empire in South America?

Who was the leader of the Spanish army that conquered the Inca Empire? Francisco Pizarro in 1535 Who conquered the Aztec empire? Herman Cortes conquered the Aztecs in 1519.


Which Spanish explorer conquered the lnca Empire in Peru?

Franciso Pizzaro.


Who was the Spanish explorer who conquered the Aztec culture?

Hernán Cortés was the Spanish explorer who conquered the Aztec culture in the early 16th century. Cortés led an expedition that resulted in the downfall of the Aztec Empire and the establishment of Spanish rule in Mexico.


Who is the Spanish explorer treasure hunter and conqueror?

Hernan Cortes is a Spanish explorer known for conquering the Aztec Empire in Mexico.


What did HernandoCortez do to Mexico?

He conquered the Aztecs and annexed present-day Mexico as an overseas territory of the Spanish Empire.


What European country took control of Mexico in the 1500?

The Spanish Empire conquered Mexico in 1521.