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Born: 1485
Died: 1547
Fast Facts Education - Well educated attended University of SalamancaCareer - Spanish Conquistador and ExplorerFamous as : the Spanish conqueror of Mexico and the Aztec EmpireMistaken for Quetzalcoatl the light skinned, bearded God-King of the Aztecs - the 'Winged God - Feather Serpent'Cortes conquers the Aztec nation of 5 million with less than 1000 soldiers
Fast Facts 1485: Hernando Cortes was born in 1485 in Medellin, Extremadura, SpainHis parents were Martin Cortes de Monroy and Catalina Pizarro Altamirano1499: Hernando Cortes was attended the University of Salamanca1501: Failed at Law and left University1502: Cortes heard the stories about the New World and joined the expedition to the West Indies led by Nicolas de Ovando with Diego VelazquezHernando Cortes was under the command of a man called Quintero
Fast Facts He likes exploring and finding new areas not known to man. Also he likes getting recongiized for his great finds. He dosen't like it when he gets sent on expaditions, and not findng what he was looking for.
Hernando Cortes
What you find at an altar 1) picture 2) feast of food 3) soap, towel, bowl of water 4) items that represents their personality 5) wine 6) copal incense (candles)
