Hernando Cortez

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Definition

Proper noun: - Hernando Cortez: A Spanish conquistador (explorer and conqueror) who led the 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.

Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • Hernando Cortez landed on the coast of Mexico in 1519.
    • The history of Mexico changed forever after the arrival of Hernando Cortez.
Advanced Usage
  • "the legacy of Hernando Cortez": Refers to the long-term historical, cultural, and social consequences of his conquests.
    • The debate over the legacy of Hernando Cortez continues among historians.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hernán Cortés: The more common Spanish spelling and pronunciation of the name.
  • Conquistador (n): A Spanish conqueror of the Americas in the 16th century, like Hernando Cortez.
  • Aztec (adj/n): Relating to the empire and people conquered by Hernando Cortez.
Synonyms
  • Conqueror: A person who conquers a place or people.
  • Explorer: A person who explores an unfamiliar area.
Related Phrases
  • "Cortez and his men": A common phrase referring to Hernando Cortez and the soldiers who accompanied him.
    • Cortez and his men marched toward the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan.
Noun
  1. Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547)

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