Hernando Cortez Quotes
A collection of quotes by Hernando Cortez.
Hernando Cortez (1485-1547) was a Spanish conquistador who played a vital role in the Spanish colonization of the Americas. He is best known for leading the expedition that resulted in the fall of the Aztec Empire in present-day Mexico. Born in MedellÃn, Extremadura, Spain, Cortez embarked on his journey to the New World in 1504. In 1519, he set out to explore Mexico and eventually conquered the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan in 1521, establishing Mexico City on its ruins. Cortez's conquest had a profound impact on the history and culture of Mexico, shaping Spanish colonial rule in the region.
