Nov 28, 2025 · Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador who overthrew the Aztec empire (1519–21) and won Mexico for the crown of Spain. The key to his conquests lay in the political crisis within the Aztec …

Hernan Cortes – The Conquistador of the Aztecs; Informational Link Blog about the History of Cortes, the Aztecs, along with a variety of sources, pictures and educational resources

Hernan and his soldiers face a sophisticated and unfathomable people. An interpreter who knew their language would be worth her weight in gold.

Nov 9, 2009 · Hernán Cortés Author HISTORY.com Editors Website Name History URL https://www.history.com/articles/hernan-cortes Date Accessed December 24, 2025 Publisher A&E …

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Hernán Cortés (1485-1547) was a Spanish conquistador known for leading the expedition that resulted in the fall of the Aztec Empire and the establishment of Spanish rule in Mexico. Born in Extremadura, …

Through his mother, Hernan was second cousin to Francisco Pizarro, who later conquered the Inca Civilization of modern-day Peru (not to be confused with another Francisco Pizarro who joined …

Jun 11, 2018 · CORT É S, HERN Á N (c. 1485 – 1547) CORTÉS, HERNÁN (c. 1485 – 1547), Spanish explorer and conqueror of Mexico. The son of Mart í n Cort é s de Monroy and Catalina Pizarro …

Hernan Cortes Print of Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador who conquered the Aztec Empire, and established a new Spanish territory called "New Spain," present day Mexico.

Hernán Cortés was a Spanish Conquistador who is best known for leading an expedition that resulted in the downfall of the Aztec Empire.