Hernan Cortes

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  • Dec 2, 1485

    Hernan Cortes was born

    Hernan Cortes was born
    Hernan Cortez was a spanish conquistador born on December 2, 1485. He was born in Medellín, Spain. Hernan is the son of Martin Cortes and Catalina Pizarro Altamirano.
  • Apr 1, 1499

    Sent away from home

    Sent away from home
    At the age of fourteen (1499) his parents sent him away to university of Salamanca. That is in Spain. The university was founded in 1218.
  • Apr 19, 1501

    Dropping out of College

    Dropping out of College
    In 1501 Cortes dropped out of the university of Salamanca. This was because he failed his law studies. He was 16 years old.
  • Nov 10, 1504

    Voyage to the new world

    Voyage to the new world
    In 1504 he went on a voyage to the new world. The voyage was originally in 1492. It was first sailed by Christopher columbus.
  • May 20, 1511

    Promoted to head officer

    Promoted to head officer
    In 1511 Hernan cortes was promoted as a head official of the governor. The new governor was Diego Valasquez. This all took place in Cuba
  • Jul 11, 1518

    Sent to Mexico

    Sent to Mexico
    In 1518 Cortes was sent to mexico by Diego Valasquez. This was because he was named head of an expedition to mexico. However, a fight took place and his status was revoked.
  • May 19, 1519

    Montezuma taken hostage

    Montezuma taken hostage
    In 1519 Hernan take Montezuma Hostage. Aztec's were trying to please him with gold and other items. However he didn’t trust the Aztecs so he took Montezuma hostage.
  • Apr 7, 1520

    Killing Montezuma

    Killing Montezuma
    In 1520 Cortes killed Montezuma. Montezuma couldn’t get the Aztecs to accept Hernan as their leader. By the time that had happened he already killed all of montezuma.
  • Apr 30, 1521

    Aztec Empire Takeover

    Aztec Empire Takeover
    In 1521 Hernan Cortes takes over the entire Aztec Empire. Once montezuma was dead the Empire couldn’t back out of Him being the leader. The Aztec Empire will come to an end.
  • May 15, 1527

    Hernan Cortes is accused of poisoning his enemies

    Hernan Cortes is accused of poisoning his enemies
    The king of Spain sent rulers of other places to go help Hernan Cortes. While the rulers were becoming ill, Cortes was accused of poisoning them. After being accused he was forced into retiring in his estate.
  • Dec 2, 1547

    Hernan Cortes Dies

    Hernan Cortes Dies
    Hernan cortes died December 2, 1547. He was 62 years old. Castilleja de la Cuesta, Spain is the place of death. Cortes died from pleurisy.