Azteccal

Aztec Timeline

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  • May 17, 1325

    Tenochtitlán is founded and settled.

    Tenochtitlán is founded and settled.
  • Jul 5, 1370

    The Aztec religious leader Tenoch dies.

  • Aug 12, 1375

    Acamapichtli becomes the first ruler of the Aztecs.

    Acamapichtli becomes the first ruler of the Aztecs.
  • Sep 16, 1428

    The Aztecs form a three-way alliance with the Texacocans and the Tacubans.

    The Aztecs form a three-way alliance with the Texacocans and the Tacubans.
  • Aug 22, 1440

    Moctezuma begins his rule.

    Moctezuma begins his rule.
  • Jul 27, 1452

    A huge flood severely damages Tenochtitlán. There is also a famine.

  • Nov 7, 1478

    The Aztecs expand southward into Mayan territory.

  • Oct 25, 1502

    Moctezuma II becomes ruler.

    Moctezuma II becomes ruler.
  • Nov 8, 1519

    Cortes arrived in Tenochtitlán.

    Cortes arrived in Tenochtitlán.
  • Feb 15, 1520

    Cortes and his men take the Aztec nobles hostage and kill many of them.

  • Aug 13, 1521

    Tenochtitlán falls.