Events
1485
Hernan Cortes is born in
Medellin, Spain1504
Grows restless and sails to the Americas.
Lands in Hispaniola. Serves as a notary in Azua.1511
Joins Diego Velasquez on
an expedition to Cuba1518
Is set to command an expedition to Mexico.
The expedition is canceled. Goes anywayFeb 1519
Arrives in Tabasco.
Leaves and makes it to VeracruzNov 1519
Arrives in Tenochtitlan.
Aims to defeat the Aztecs. Overthrows their ruler,
Montezuma II.Jul 7, 1520
Aztecs defeatedAug 13, 1521
Cortes gains control of Tenochtitlan.1541
Cortes returns to Spain.Dec 2 1547
Cortes dies of old age in SpainPeriods
1521-1540
Continues exploring in the Americas.
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