Hernán Cortés
Hernán Cortés was a Spanish conquistador responsible for the fall of the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century. His expedition to Mexico marked a significant event in the Spanish colonization of the Americas, leading to profound changes in the region's culture and demographics.
Born on Feb 24, 1485 (540 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 117,105 | $1,200,000 | 1,090$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 2,553 | $62,000 | 31$ |
| Totals | 2 | 134,026,871 | 119,658 | $1,262,000 | 1,121$ |
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Costa Rica:
Hernán Cortés was the first Spanish conqueror to enter Tenochtitlán.
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Mexico:
Hernán Cortés is the general leading the National Guard in operations against smuggling.
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Greece:
Hernán Cortés was a notorious conquistador who conquered the Aztec Empire.
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Uruguay:
Hernán Cortés and other chroniclers provided verbal descriptions and graphic representations of Tenochtitlan.
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Estonia:
Hernán Cortés arrived in Mexico.
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Greece:
Hernán Cortés led the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire and was responsible for Cuauhtémoc's execution.
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Paraguay:
Cuauhtémoc was executed by order of Hernán Cortés.
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Venezuela:
Hernán Cortés ordered the execution of Cuauhtémoc, the last Aztec emperor.
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France:
Hernan Cortés is celebrated in the 17th-century panels painted by Juan and Miguel Gonzalez.
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Paraguay:
Hernán Cortés provided support to the expedition from Mexico.
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