Hernan Cortes and The Aztecs (jan 1, 1485 – jan 1, 1557)
Description:
Cortez was born in 1485 in Spain. In 1521 he conquered the Aztec empire, and claiming Mexico for Spain. He and his Spanish army made their way into Mexico and fought the Aztecs. Years later his power got removed, although eventually the king allowed him to go back to Mexico. He retired in Spain, then eventually died in 1557 of pleurisy.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1485
jan 1, 1557
~ 72 years