Hernan Cortes
Spanish Conquistidor
From Medellín, Spain
He was a sailor for Spain. He sailed from 1511-1514. He discovered some Aztec cities and helped to conquer some of Mexico.
Routes
this is the route that he took
Description
he is described as restless, haughty and mischievous
Mexico
Cortes in Mexico
Purpose and Outcome
His main purpose for these voyages was that he was intrigued by the new world and wanted to explore that area
The outcome that he got from this was he Caused the fall of the Aztec Empire and brought large porions of mainland for Mexico under the rule of the King of Castile
Significant events during his voyage
He reached Hispaniola in a ship commanded by Alonso Quintero and took part in the conquest of Hispaniola and Cuba
Event Information
March on Tenochtitlan
He conquered this area
When?
Wednesday, Feb 3, 2016, 09:00 PM
Where?
Veracruz, Mexico
Event Information
Conquer of Cholula
Accompanied by 1000 men he conquered Cholula in october of 1519
When?
Wednesday, Feb 3, 2016, 09:00 PM
Where?