Birthdate: 1485 AD
Birthplace: Medellín, Spain
Died: December 2, 1547
Hernán Cortés, a Spanish conquistador, led an expedition that led to the downfall of the Aztec Empire and the spread of Spanish dominance in mainland Mexico. He was instrumental in the early Spanish colonization of the Americas, forming alliances with indigenous groups and utilizing his military skills to accomplish his objectives. Despite defying orders from the governor of Cuba, Cortés engaged in battles, emerged victorious, and successfully toppled the Aztec Empire. In recognition of his accomplishments, he was later granted the title of Marquess of the Valley of Oaxaca.
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