hernando cortes
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Hernando Cortés: 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 Examples
- Proper noun:
- Hernando Cortés landed on the coast of Mexico in 1519.
- The history of Mexico changed forever after the arrival of Hernando Cortés.
- Many accounts describe the complex interactions between Hernando Cortés and the Aztec emperor, Moctezuma II.
Advanced Usage
- "the legacy of Hernando Cortés": Refers to the long-term historical, cultural, and social consequences of his conquests.
- The legacy of Hernando Cortés is a subject of intense debate among historians.
Variants and Related Words
- Cortés, Hernán Cortés, Hernando Cortez: Alternate spellings and forms of the name.
- Hernán Cortés is the more common Spanish form of the name.
Synonyms
- Conquistador: A general term for a Spanish conqueror of the Americas during the 16th century.
- Explorer: One who travels to unfamiliar regions to discover new things.
Related Phrases
- "the conquest of Mexico": The historical event most associated with Hernando Cortés.
- Hernando Cortés is the central figure in the conquest of Mexico.
Noun
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Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547)
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