Hernan Cortes is a Spanish Conquistador famous for leading the expedition to modern-day Mexico and conquering the Aztec Empire.
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He has been criticized for the inhumane treatment of the locals and destroying Aztec temples and buildings.
Cortes was born in Medellín, Spain in 1485. His father was Martín Cortés de Monroy, a captain in the Spanish army and his mother was Catalina Pizarro Altamirano. He came from an influential family.
Cortes’ father sent him to law school when he turned 14 years, but he was not interested and later returned home at 16 years.
When Cortes heard of Christopher Columbus’ discoveries, he also wanted a piece of the new world for himself.
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