Cortez

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • Hernán Cortés: A Spanish conquistador, historically significant for leading the expedition that initiated the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century. The name "Cortez" is a common Anglicized spelling.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Cortez landed on the coast of Mexico in 1519.
    • The expedition led by Cortez resulted in the fall of Tenochtitlan.
    • Many history books detail the campaigns of Cortez.
Advanced Usage
  • Used metonymically to represent the era of Spanish conquest in the Americas.
    • The arrival of Cortez marked a turning point in Mesoamerican history.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cortés: The original Spanish spelling, which includes an accent on the final 'e'.
  • Conquistador: A general term for a Spanish conqueror, of which Cortez is a primary example.
Synonyms
  • Hernán Cortés
  • The Conqueror of Mexico
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • While not a phrasal verb, the name is central to historical phrases.
    • the legacy of Cortez
    • the age of Cortez and Pizarro
Noun
  1. Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547)

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