He is the conqueror of Mexico.
Hernán Cortés (1485-2 December 1547) (known as Hernando or Fernando Cortés during his lifetime and signed his letters with the name of Fernan Cortes) is a conquistador who conquered Mexico for Spain.
From a small noble family, born Heniando Cortes (1485-1547) in 1485 in Medellin, Spain. What is so special? He is the conqueror of Mexico. In the future this young conqueror will study at the University of Salamanca, in the science of law. At the age of nineteen he left Spain for profit on the fate of the western continent recently discovered. In 1504 he arrived in Spain, lived there as an honest farmer and "Don Yuan" local size.
Journey of Life.
In 1511 he participated in the conquest of the Spaniards against Cuba. After this adventure, he married the governor to act in real Cuba, Diego Velázquez and was appointed mayor of Santiago.
In 1518 Velázquez became captain chose Cortes expedition to Mexico. Governor, ambition wants Cortes immediately cancel his order, but the movement was too late to stop Cortes. With 11 ships, 110 sailors, 553 soldiers (even with only 13 weapons and 32 arches, 10 heavy guns, 4 guns and 16 light ponytail), Cortés sailed in February 1519. The expedition landed on Friday when the anniversary of the crucifixion of Jesus in suburbs now called Veracruz. Cortes lived near the beach for a while, gather all the information about the description of Mexico. You probably know, the people who ruled the Aztecs of Mexico have large capital are in the interior, have expensive precious metal deposits, and hated by other native tribes under his control.
Cortes who already have a unanimous decision in the forward wants to occupy the land of the Aztecs. The most soldiers gripped by fear facing such a large number of opponents to be faced. Seeing that he could not be profitable before moving Cortes expedition that destroyed the fleet soldiers had no choice, advanced or discharged clear dead Indian.
Once entered, Spain tough resistance tlaxcalteca Indian tribe, the Indians faced a stand-alone Internet. But after his men were defeated by the Spanish in the shootout terrible and long duration, tlaxcaltecas made the decision to join the Aztecs hated the Cortes face. Cortes continued movement towards Cholula, the residence of the Aztec emperor Montezuma II, prepare to plan a surprise attack face Spain. But because Cortes had got first information about the intentions of India, attacked him first and made a great slaughter of thousands in Cholula. After the crush, he continued toward the capital of Tenochtitlan (now Mexico City), and November 8, 1519 entered and occupied the city without resistance. Montezuma was jailed and later received his wrist. From this point of view it seems to work and complete the conquest is complete.
However, another Spanish troops under the command of Panfilo de Narvaez landed with a warrant of Cortez. Cortes leaving most troops in Tenochtitlan and took the rest of his forces rushed back to shore. There can tear strength and combine the remaining persuaded Narvaez. But for now he was able to return to Tenochtitlan, the Aztecs were left to too limited. The July 30, 1520 uprising broke out in Tenochtitlan and Spanish troops suffered heavy losses retreated to Tlaxcala. But Cortez could get more troops and in the following May it was again hit Tenochtitlan. The city fell stretcher August 13. After the occupation of Spain in Mexico Cortes sure, though arguably still have to do the cleaning area conquered in the surrounding rural areas. Tenochtitlan was rebuilt and given a new nickname "New Mexico" and became the capital of the new Spanish colony.
Given the early weakness when Cortes brought the expedition, the conquest of a country with a population of over five million is really an achievement remarkable military victory. The only conquest of the country in which both occurred only in Peru Francisco Pizarro. It has become a common, if people ask how and why it could happen Cortes.
In fact, horses and firearms that had a factor. However, calculated from the amount which is not great very comparable to the results obtained success. (It should be noted, the two previous Spanish expedition nothing worked settle and make permanent conquest). Of course, leadership is inherent in the Cortes, courage and determination the company is an important cause of success. Another factor is no less important diplomatic finesse. Cortés avoid not only encourage the Indians united against him, but he managed to convince a number of Indians joining him face to Aztec.
Cortés was also attended by the Aztec god Quetzalcoatl fable. According to Indian fairy tale, this god had orders to kill the Indians in agriculture, mining and government. Great god is white and high key thick. Having promised to revisit the Indians, he went through a "sea of the Orient" in the Gulf of Mexico. Montezuma regulate not only the god Cortés back and this is clearly reflected in their behavior. By itself, the Spanish colonizers reaction Montezuma face weak and did not have standing.
The last factor of success is constancy of religion Spain. Makes us, of course, Parliament can not attack an act of aggression did not apologize. Profanity without manners. Instead Cortes. He considers what he does and thinks he could be morally justified. He can say and do what the soldiers so earnestly that they would win because they are in the right and in their struggle under the banner of the Cross. Cortes motivation is sincere and innocent. Not once or twice risking the success of the expedition to the risk of a dangerous experiment without cost-benefit calculation to convert the Indians.
Although Cortes ace diplomat in negotiations with India, which is not always successful in a political struggle with his opponents from Spain. King of Spain gave him the land that made them all rich and noble made but changed his position as governor of Mexico. Cortes returned to Spain in 1540 and spent the rest of his Living the Seven Years Make proposals to the king so that the king delighted to regain his position in "New Spain". This effort is in vain. When Cortés close the life cycle of 1,547 years near Serville, Spain, the rich, but is plagued with some failures. Extensive plantations in Mexico transmitted to their children.
That Cortes got greedy and ambitious nature, it is not a secret. Admirers who knew him closely describes as cruel, vain, casual, and fenders lover damage. But it coincided with the courts also have a remarkable character: brave, dignified and intelligent. Generally unpleasant character. Although a strong military leader, who was not malignant without reason. Differences related to the meeting Pizarro, Cortes generally hating Indians and tried to govern with politics and not with an iron fist. Faced - Cortes handsome and charming corner just always coveted her looks.
Cortes said in his will that he was not really sure whether these measures are justified enslaving Indians. This question makes it difficult and ask your children to consider it carefully. In his time, wide stance is very strange. People can not imagine going to Francisco Pizarro (or Columbus) deal with such problems. As a result, people have the impression that Cortés is the most civilized of all Conqueror (Conqueror) Spain.
Cortez and Pizarro was born in the village fifty miles of chance and probability ten years. The success of both of them (which seems to have a family relationship), each impressive.
Both areas are basically conquered the size of the continent, and the influence of both languages, religions, cultures. Almost all the conquered regions, political power remains to this day in the hands of European descent.
Combined with the effect of Cortez Pizarro slightly larger than Simon Bolivar. They turned their conquest of political power in the hands of South India in the hands of European Americans. While only the conquest of Bolivar managed to transfer political power from the hands of the Spaniards in the hands of European descent born in South America.
I just wanted to put the superior court in the order listed in this book as Pizarro's conquest came first and provide inspiration for Pizarro. In addition, the Indian resistance have not stopped when Pizarro died when Cortes conquered Mexico is nearing completion. But I think things like that a little bit out of balance with other considerations. Spanish conquest of passion and excess weapons is clearly a threat to both the Aztecs and Incas. Peru, protected by mountains have a good chance of survival while maintaining their independence. Pizarro courage and successful attacks have changed the course of history in a very real sense.
But not Aztecs and the mountainous region of Peru. Moreover, the border with Mexico (unlike Peru), located in the Atlantic Ocean, it is easier for Spanish troops. Therefore, it seems that the conquest of Mexico by the Spanish were far more likely and easier.
But, of course Cortes courage and leadership greatly help speed up the process of conquest. So, thank you for reading this article.
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