Hernán Cortés
1485–1547
Spanish conquistador who conquered the Aztec Empire.
Hernán Cortés (1485–1547) was a conquistador, born in Medellín and died in Castilleja de la Cuesta.
- Known as
- Conquistador
- Category
- Explorers
- Born
- 1485, Medellín
- Died
- 1547, Castilleja de la Cuesta
Alive at the same time as Hernán Cortés
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Portrait: Unknown artistUnknown artist, Public domain.
