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1248
Aztec settlement
This is when the Aztec/Mexica settled in the Texcoco lake area. -
1376
The first king of Tenochtitlán, Acamapichitli rules
The first king/ruler of the Aztecs is elected. -
1395
Second king of Tenochtitlán, Huitzilihuitzli rules.
The second king/ruler of the Aztecs is elected and he makes a alliance with Tepaneca. -
1417
The third king, Chimalpopoca
The third king/ruler of the Aztecs is elected, but he is assassinated by their allies at the time Tepaneca. -
1427
War with Tepaneca
Due to the death of the third king by the hands of Tepaneca, a war is started between the Aztecs and Tepaneca. -
1427
Fourth king
Fourth Aztec ruler Itzcoatl reigns. -
1430
Tepaneca is conquered
The war between the Aztecs and Tepaneca ends with the Aztecs conquering Tepaneca. -
1431
Triple alliance formed
The Aztecs form a triple alliance with two other cities being Tlacopan and Texcoco. -
Period: 1440 to 1502
5th-8th Aztec rulers are chosen.
The fifth through eighth Aztec rulers are chosen one after the other as the next ruler dies. These rulers are Moctezuma I, Azayactl, Tizoc, and Ahuitzotl. -
Period: 1452 to 1454
Flood and famine
Tenochtitlán/Aztec capital is struck by famine and a flood. -
1502
Reign of Moctezuma II
The most famous Aztec ruler and the ninth Aztec ruler Moctezuma II begins his reign. -
Nov 8, 1519
Cortés arrives at the Aztec capital
The Spanish arrive at the Aztec capital -
Aug 13, 1521
Aztec decline
Aztec civilization falls
