Hernando Cortes (also spelled Hernan Cortes) was a famous Spanish explorer and Conquistador. He is most famous for causing the fall of the Aztec Empire and conquering large areas of Mexico for Spain in the 16th century.
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On this page is a list of interesting facts about Hernando Cortes including how he conquered Mexico, where he fought the indigenous tribes of Mexico, and when he died. This information is written for both kids and adults.
Hernando Cortes Early Years Facts
Hernando Cortes was born in Medellin, Spain in
As a boy he became bored with life in a small town and became fascinated with the news of Christopher Columbus's journey across the Atlantic and the discoveries he made on his expedition.
At eighteen years of age Cortes sailed for the New World and in landed in Santo Domingo, the capital of Hispaniola where he settled as a colonist.
As a young man he was rewarded with a huge portion of land and native slaves for