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Hernan Cortes
MedievalExplorerSpain1485 — 1547
Hernán Cortés (1485–1547) was a Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire, bringing large parts of mainland Mexico under Spanish rule. His actions reshaped the Americas.
Quick Facts
Born
1485
Died
1547
Country
Spain
Era
Medieval
Occupation
Explorer
Score Overview
Military (10%)58
Political (20%)72
Influence (20%)70
Legacy (20%)72
Leadership (15%)73
Strategy (15%)46
Total Score66.4
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
4
Tactics
3
Battles
4
Army Scale
3
War Impact
4
Political
Governance
3
Reform
4
Stability
3
Policy
4
Power
4
Influence
History
7
Global
7
Culture
7
Ideology
7
Legacy
7
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