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Before conquering the Aztec Empire, he aided Diego Velasquez in the conquest of Cuba |
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$400 |
J |
EXPLORERS |
1996-07-12 |
#2750 |
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In October 1522 this conquistador was named Captain General of New Spain |
Cortes
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$600 |
DJ |
EXPLORERS |
1994-06-02 |
#2259 |
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When he reached Mexico in 1519, many believed he was the god Quetzalcoatl |
Hernan Cortes
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$400 |
DJ |
EXPLORERS |
1992-12-18 |
#1910 |
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Though outnumbering his forces 100-1, the Aztecs didn't fight, thinking he was the god-man Quetzalcoatl |
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$300 |
J |
EXPLORERS |
1986-12-18 |
#529 |