feb 1, 1519 - Cortes Invades Mexico
Description:
Hernán Cortés was a Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire in present-day Mexico. Cortés's conquest, characterized by alliances with some indigenous groups and violent conflict with others, notably the Aztecs, resulted in significant territorial gains for Spain and marked a pivotal moment in the Spanish colonization of the Americas.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 1, 1519
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~ 506 years ago