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Mar 5, 1485
Birth
Hernan cortes was born 1485.He was born in Medellin,spain -
Jul 28, 1500
Helping
Hernan cortes helped advance Spain's position. in North America. in the 1500s. -
Oct 19, 1504
Fortune
In 1504, Hernan left Spain to seek his fortune in New World. He traveled to the island of Santo Domingo, or Hispaniola. Settling in the new town of Azúa, Cortés served as a notary for several years. -
Nov 19, 1511
Civil goverment
He joined an expedition of Cuba led by Diego Velázquez in 1511. There, Hernan worked in the civil government and served as the mayor of Santiago for a little bit. -
Jun 22, 1518
Expedition to mexico
In 1518, Hernan was to command his own expedition to Mexico, but Velázquez canceled it. Hernan ignored the order and set sail for Mexico with more than 500 men and 11 ships that fall. -
Feb 19, 1519
Expedition
In February 1519, the expedition reached the Mexican coast. -
Mar 13, 1521
Aztec
The Aztecs eventually drove the Spanish from the city, but Cortés returned again to defeat them and take the city in 1521 -
Aug 16, 1528
King
In 1528 Cortés sailed for Spain to plead his cause in person with the king -
Jul 18, 1530
New spain
He returned to New Spain in 1530 to find the country in a state of anarchy -
Nov 11, 1540
Spain
In 1540, Cortés retired to Spain. He spent much of his later years seeking recognition for his achievements and support from the Spanish royal court. -
Dec 2, 1547
Death
Hernan cortes died in December 2, 1547, Castilleja de la Cuesta, Spain
