Hernán Cortés (aug 1, 1485 – dec 2, 1547)
Description:
A Spanish Conquistador who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire. Upon arriving to the Yucatan Peninsula (modern day Mexico) which was ruled harshly by the Aztecs (who had taken over most of South America), he networked his way into conspiring with the enemies made by the Aztecs, encouraging them to fight on his side which help lead to the downfall of the Aztec Empire.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 1, 1485
dec 2, 1547
~ 62 years