Hernan Cortes

By jlowrie
  • Aug 30, 1485

    Birth

    Cortés was born in the Spanish city of Medellín in 1485.
  • Aug 30, 1521

    Conquered to Aztecs empire in Mexico

    Conquered to Aztecs empire in Mexico. Arrived in Mexico with 600 men and a few horses. After the conquer he took all the citys gold and jewels.
  • Aug 30, 1523

    Made governor and captain general

    Cortés was very popular back home in Spain and so he was made governor and captain general of New Spain in 1523.
  • Aug 30, 1536

    Discovered the Baja California peninsula

    Cortes explored the northwestern part of Mexico and discovered the Baja California peninsula.
  • Aug 30, 1547

    Death

    He died in 1547 at the age of 62.