Fall of Tenochtitlan
1521 conquest of the Aztec capital by the Spanish Empire and rival indigenous tribesThe fall of Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Empire, was an important event in the Spanish conquest of the empire. It occurred in 1521 following extensive negotiations between local factions and Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés. He was aided by La Malinche, his interpreter and companion, and by thousands of indigenous allies, especially Tlaxcaltec warriors.
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AI Generated- April 1519Hernán Cortés landed at San Juan de Ulúa with 508 soldiers, 100 sailors, and 14 small cannons.
- November 8, 1519Cortés and his troops prepared for battle by armoring themselves and their horses.
- November 14, 1519The Spanish took Moctezuma hostage as a safety measure.
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