Hernan Cortes

MedievalExplorerSpain1485 — 1547

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Quick Facts

Born

1485

Died

1547

Country

Spain

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Explorer

Score Overview

Military (10%)73

Political (20%)45

Influence (20%)72

Legacy (20%)55

Leadership (15%)38

Strategy (15%)58

Total Score57.2

Hernan Cortes — Complete Timeline

1519 AD

Landing in MexicoWar

Cortés landed on the coast of Mexico near present-day Veracruz with about 600 men. He founded the settlement of Villa Rica de la Vera Cruz and deliberately scuttled his ships to prevent retreat, committing his force to conquest.

ConquestMexicoExpedition

Impact: regional

Alliance with TlaxcalaPolitical Action◆ Major

After initial battles, Cort

AllianceIndigenousConquest

Impact: regional

Entry into TenochtitlanPolitical Action◆ Major

Cortés and his forces entered the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan as guests of Emperor Moctezuma II. Cortés later took Moctezuma hostage, attempting to rule through him, but tensions led to a revolt by the Aztec population.

ConquestTenochtitlanHostage

Impact: regional

1520 AD

La Noche TristeWar◆ Major

Aztec forces besieged the Spanish in Tenochtitlan after Moctezuma's death. Cort

BattleRetreatAztec

Impact: regionaltragic

1521 AD

Siege and fall of TenochtitlanWar

Cortés besieged Tenochtitlan with a rebuilt army and indigenous allies. After a 75-day siege involving naval battles on Lake Texcoco, the city fell. The Aztec Empire collapsed, and Cortés claimed Mexico for Spain.

ConquestSiegeAztec Empire

Impact: globaldestructive

1522 AD

Appointment as Governor of New SpainPolitical Action◆ Major

King Charles I appointed Cort

GovernorshipNew SpainAdministration

Impact: regional