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aug 13, 1521 - Hernan Cortez Invades the Aztec Empire

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Hernan Cortés invaded Mexico in 1519 and conquered the Aztec Empire. Hernán Cortés was a Spanish conquistador, or conqueror, best remembered for conquering the Aztec empire in 1521 and claiming Mexico for Spain. He also helped colonize Cuba and became a governor of New Spain. This setup a new colony for the Spanish.

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aug 13, 1521
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~ 504 years ago