Montezuma II

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  • Jan 1, 1466

    Birth

    Birth
    Montezuma II was born on January 1 1466. He was born in Tenochtitlan. Kid of Xochicueyetl Axayacatl.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1466 to Jun 30, 1520

    Name

    Montezuma's Name can be spelled different ways such as Montezuma, Motecuhzoma, Moctezuma. It is unknown why he is called many different names. He accepted the names though.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1502 to Jan 1, 1520

    Leader

    In 1502 to 1520 Montezuma II became the aztec leader. Leader in Tenochtitlan. Dad was leader before.
  • Jan 1, 1507

    Throne

    Throne
    In 1507 the throne of Montezuma II was carved. This was because he was very loved and a very good leader. It is also known as the Monument of Sacred War
  • Jan 1, 1507

    Fire Ceremony

    Fire Ceremony
    Also in 1507, New Fire Ceremony was celebrated. The Aztecs were the only group to do this. They did this because they believed it would stay off the end of the world.
  • Oct 19, 1507

    Ninth Ruler

    Ninth Ruler
    Montezuma II was the ninth ruler of the aztecs. Although this is true he was considered the best ruler. Also, he has given the aztecs many things they had, without him they fell apart.
  • Jul 10, 1519

    Cortes

    Cortes
    In 1519, Montezuma II received cortes at the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan. Cortes is is a surname of Spanish and Portuguese origin, respectively. He was thought of as a really good leader.
  • Nov 4, 1519

    Image

    Image
    In 1519, Montezuma II got an image of himself carved on the hillside at Chapultepec. It is one of the most prized pieces of art from the aztecs that is still standing. The image still stands there today.
  • Jun 30, 1520

    Death

    Death
    On June 30, 1520, Montezuma II passed away. Considered the greatest leader all aztecs were really sad. After Montezuma died of murder at 54 years old mostly all aztecs flead. Now there are not nearly as many aztecs as there was and most of them left after Montezuma died. Hernan Cortes murdered him.
  • Aug 12, 1521

    Tenochtitlan Falls

    Tenochtitlan Falls
    On August 13, 1521 the aztec capital of tenochtitlan falls into the hands of the Spanish with the leader Cortez. Aztecs were forced to do many things. Most of the aztecs died before they could leave.