Cortés was part of the generation of Spanish explorers and conquistadors who began the first phase of the Spanish colonization of the Americas. Born in Medellín, Spain, to a family of lesser nobility, …

Nov 28, 2025 · Hernán Cortés (born 1485, Medellín, near Mérida, Extremadura, Castile [Spain]—died December 2, 1547, Castilleja de la Cuesta, near Sevilla) was a Spanish conquistador who overthrew …

Nov 9, 2009 · After establishing a colony in Mexico, Spanish nobleman Hernán Cortés rallied native allies and conquered the Aztec Empire. Learn more about what led him to destroy one of the greatest...

Jun 30, 2022 · Hernán Cortés (1485 to 1547) was a Spanish conquistador who led the conquest of the Aztec Empire in Mexico from 1519. Taking the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan in 1521, Cortés …

As the Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that resulted in the fall of the Aztec Empire, Cortés emerged not only as a figure of immense power but also as a catalyst for profound change in both …

Explore the life of Hernán Cortés, the Spanish conquistador who led the conquest of the Aztec Empire and shaped New Spain's legacy. Discover his early adventures, key alliances, and the dramatic fall …

Hernán Cortés was born in Medellín, Spain, in the province of Extremadura. Best known for his conquest of the Aztecs (Mexica) of central Mexico, he is also renowned for his famous Cartas de …

Cortes was an efficient soldier and administrator who demonstrated relative restraint during the conquest, sought to make peace with Indian tribes, resisted slavery, issued edicts against human …

Aug 2, 2023 · Born around 1485, Hernán Cortés was a Spanish conquistador and explorer who defeated the Aztecs and claimed Mexico for Spain. He first set sail to the New World at the age of 19. Cortés …

Jul 25, 2023 · Hernán Cortés was a Spanish Conquistador known for leading the expedition that led to the downfall of the Aztec Empire in the 16th century. Born in Medellín, Spain, in 1485, he left for the …