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Hernán Cortés
AuthorBooks · Second hand1485-1547
Hernán Cortés, 1st Marquis of the Valley of Oaxaca was a Spanish conquistador, military commander, explorer, captain general, and writer who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire and brought large portions of what is now mainland Mexico under the rule of the King of Castile in the early 16th century. Cortés was part of the generation of Spanish explorers and conquistadors who began the first phase of the Spanish colonization of the Americas.
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Birth
1485
Death
1547
First book
1504
Years writing
522
Born in Medellín in 1485, Hernán Cortés was a key figure as a soldier, explorer, and writer.
His most notable work, the Cartas de relación, offers a unique perspective on the conquest of Mexico.
Throughout his life, Cortés held diverse roles such as governor, conquistador, and chronicler.
His literary legacy includes over a hundred works focused on history and exploration.
Passing away in 1547, his figure remains essential for understanding the period between 1519 and 1540.