Hernan Cortez was the Spanish explorer and adventurer, not soldier, who conquered the Aztecs
Francisco Pizzaro, a Spaniard
explorers was a Spaniard responsible for conquering much of Mexico?
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The conquistador who conquered the mighty Aztec empire was ....the Spaniard, 'Hernando/Hernan Cortes'
Hernan Cortes (1485 - 1547)
he was bor in Mexico
Hernan Cortes (1485-1547) qualifies as such.
Hernando Cortes
Francisco Pizarro led a band of Spaniards to Peru where they conquered the Incan Empire.
He conquered much of present day Mexico.
The Montezuma conquered the Aztecs in Mexico and Francisco Pizarro conquered the Incas in Peru.