Hernan Cortez

By anegley2
  • 1485

    Hernan's Birth

    Hernan's Birth
    Herman Cortez was born to Martín Cortés de Monroy and Catalina Pizarro Altamirano, in Spain.
  • 1504

    Hernan's First Voyage

    Hernan's First Voyage
    Herman decides to take a voyage to the new world. He sailed to the island Hati.
  • 1506

    Hernan's First Conquest

    Hernan's First Conquest
    Cortes workes with the governor of Hispaniola, who took Cortes on a conquest of Cuba and was successful. Cortes was rewarded with land and slaves.
  • 1519

    Hernan's Greed Starts

    Hernan's Greed Starts
    Cortes sailed into Veracruz and took it by force. He tried to meet with Montezuma, the Aztec king, but Montezuma refused.
  • 1519

    Cortez Bad Deed

    Cortez Bad Deed
    The Aztec people tried to appease Cortes by giving him gold and other treasures. Cortes didn't trust the people and he took Montezuma hostage.
  • 1520

    Montezuma's Execution

    Montezuma's Execution
    When Montezuma couldn't get the Aztecs to accept Cortes as their leader. Cortes had Montezuma executed.
  • 1527

    Hernan's Accusation

    Hernan's Accusation
    The king of Spain sent other rulers to New Spain to aid Cortes. When they became sick, people accused Cortes of poisoning them.
  • 1528

    Hernan's Life Or Death

    Hernan's Life Or Death
    Cortes had to return to Spain. To plead innocent to the King. Also, to don’t get executed.
  • 1530

    Hernan's Save

    Hernan's Save
    Cortes was freed from the charges and returned to Mexico, although the king had demoted him from being the governor.
  • 1537

    Hernan's Death

    Hernan's Death
    Hernan Cortes died at the age of 62. In his later life, he was mostly ignored and barely respected. He left a legacy of a great explorer, but also of a man full of greed.