Thus they have an idol that they petition for victory in war; another for success in their labors; and so for everything in which they seek or desire prosperity, they have their idols, which they honor and serve.
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| Birth: | 1485 |
| Death: | 1547 |
| Nationality: | Spanish |
| Profession: | Leader |
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Hernan Cortes was born in Medellín, Spain. He was a Spanish Conquistador who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire and brought large portions of mainland Mexico under the rule of the King of Castile in the early 16th century. He was appointed Governor of New Spain.
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