Hernando Cortes Expedition
By Taylor Godbout
Hernando Cortes
Cortés was a Spanish conquistador (soldier and explorer) who conquered the vast Aztec empire in central America.
He sailed beyond Europe.
In 1504 he sailed for Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic), moving to Cuba in 1511 where he assisted Diego Velázquez in his conquest of the island and made his reputation for courage and daring.
He was sent to Spain to find gold
HERNANDO
The importance of the discovery was to find gold.
Spain Flag
This was the flag that Hernando was representing during his exploration.
HERNANDO
His Birthday was 1485
The route
Hernando Cortes
In 1504 he sailed for Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic), moving to Cuba in 1511 where he assisted Diego Velázquez in his conquest of the island and made his reputation for courage and daring.