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Timeline of Hernán Cortés

By timeline_maker123
  • 1485

    Hernán Cortés was born.

    Hernán Cortés was born.
    The exact date of birth is unknown for this figure. Hernán Cortés was born around 1485 in Medellín, Spain, during the Age of Discovery.
  • Oct 10, 1499

    Hernán Cortés goes to school.

    Hernán Cortés goes to school.
    Hernán Cortés went to the University of Salamanca to get a higher education. Historians say that he studied Latin and law.
  • 1501

    Hernán Cortés drops out of school.

    Hernán Cortés drops out of school.
    In 1501, Hernán Cortés drops out of university.
  • Apr 12, 1501

    Expedition to the New World

    Expedition to the New World
    Cortés signed up for an expedition to the New World led by Nicolás de Ovando, but gets severely injured from falling into rubble, so he was not able to sail.
  • Aug 30, 1504

    Expedition to Santo Domingo

    Expedition to Santo Domingo
    Cortés sought passage on a ship to Santo Domingo, Hispaniola. He began farming, which brought him wealth and several slaves.
  • Feb 10, 1511

    First Mission to Conquer Cuba

    First Mission to Conquer Cuba
    Hernán Cortés goes on his first mission led by Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar to conquer Cuba. He was rewarded with land and slaves.
  • Period: 1518 to 1519

    Appointing to conquer Mexico

    Hernán Cortés appoints an expedition to conquer Mexico throughout the year of 1518.
  • Feb 18, 1519

    Hernán Cortés sets out to Mexico

    Hernán Cortés sets out to Mexico
    Hernán Cortés and his 600 men set out to Mexico to conquer it.
  • Mar 1, 1519

    Arrival at Tabasco, Mexico

    Arrival at Tabasco, Mexico
    Hernán Cortés leaves Cozumel and set sail for Tabasco, and arrives there.
  • Mar 25, 1519

    Battle of Cintla

    Battle of Cintla
    The Spaniards and The Tabascans fought each other in Cintla Valley. The Spaniards only had 2 people killed, and they were rewarded with gold and slaves.
  • Nov 8, 1519

    Arrival at Tenochtitlán

    Arrival at Tenochtitlán
    Hernán Cortés and his men march to the capital of the Aztec Empire, Tenochtitlán.
  • Nov 12, 1519

    Tenochtitlán is raided by Hernán Cortés

    Tenochtitlán is raided by Hernán Cortés
    Hernán Cortés became very greedy after the people of Tenochtitlán giving them gifts, and they started raiding the city and took Montezuma captive, and they didn’t trust each other anymore.
  • 1520

    Hernán Cortés is arrested by Spanish Troops

    Hernán Cortés is arrested by Spanish Troops
    Hernán Cortés is arrested by Spanish Troops for disobeying Velázquez during his conquest.
  • Jun 29, 1520

    Cortés kills Montezuma II

    Cortés kills Montezuma II
    Montezuma II is killed by Hernán Cortés’ men.
  • May 1, 1521

    Hernán Cortés comes back to Tenochtitlán

    Hernán Cortés comes back to Tenochtitlán
    Hernán Cortés comes back to Tenochtitlán after being arrested by Spanish troops.
  • Aug 13, 1521

    Mexico City is founded

    Mexico City is founded
    Hernán Cortés founds Mexico City, originally Tenochtitlán.
  • Aug 13, 1521

    Cortés conquers the Aztec Empire

    Cortés conquers the Aztec Empire
    Hernán Cortés and his men conquered the Aztec Empire and the capital, Tenochtitlán.
  • Feb 22, 1522

    Cortés is Governor of New Spain

    Cortés is Governor of New Spain
    King Charles I of Spain makes Cortés governor of New Spain.
  • 1524

    Hernán Cortés is removed from power.

    Hernán Cortés is removed from power.
    Hernán Cortés was removed from power after returning from a trip to Honduras in 1524.
  • May 3, 1535

    Hernán Cortés goes to Baja California

    Hernán Cortés goes to Baja California
  • Jan 2, 1541

    Hernán Cortés retires.

    Hernán Cortés retires.
  • Jan 2, 1541

    Hernán Cortés returns to Spain.

    Hernán Cortés returns to Spain.
  • Dec 2, 1547

    Hernán Cortés dies.

    Hernán Cortés dies.
    Hernán Cortés dies from a disease called pleurisy at age 62.