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Hernando Cortez

Description:

Hernando Cortez was a Spanish conquistador who played a crucial role in the early 16th-century Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

A Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that resulted in the fall of the Aztec Empire.

Example Sentences:

• Hernando Cortez arrived in Mexico in 1519 with a small army.
• The capture of Tenochtitlan by Hernando Cortez marked a turning point in the Spanish conquest of the New World.

Sense 2:

A given name commonly associated with individuals from Spanish-speaking countries.

Example Sentences:

• Hernando Cortez is a well-known name in Spanish history.
• My Spanish friend's brother is named Hernando Cortez.

Related Products:

• Hernando Cortez Biography
• Aztec Empire History
• Spanish Conquest of the New World