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Hernan Cortes- 12/2/1547


A Spanish conqueror who took over the Aztec empire and parts of Mexico in the name of a Castile kingdom. He wanted so badly to go to America as it was called the new world full of opportunities even for lower noble classes. The conquistador first moved near Cuba and Hispaniola. Soon he was chosen to go to the mainland in a conquest as a captain. Over throwing and beating Cuba's governor in a war Hernan was acknowledged. Not many people would know much about his ambitions though. These indefinite ideas about who Cortes really was turned some to idolize him and others to ignore or even hating him.

After being turned into Mexico's governor Hernan went to Honduras to claim it under Cuba. Later Cortes put the Cuban leader under arrest and soon his power had grown. Many high authorities started plotting against Cortes. Some like the governor of Cuba who Cortes wanted to arrest would try finding wrong in Cortez's conduct. New Spain would soon take away Cortes from the office governor. Cortes soon returned to Spain to settle the decree. After changing the situation Spain would find that Cortes gave more then he should of to the Empire and gave him the title of "Marqués del Valle de Oaxaca". Cortes then returned to Mexico with many honors and titles, but soon his power over the country started to decrease. After being accused as a criminal Cortes cleared his name and moved to silence.

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