Montezuma
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The Aztec emperor Montezuma, one could say, was dethroned not so much by Cortés as by Old World germs and New World enemies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2025
I walked west from my family’s apartment on 10th Street, turned left on Montezuma, and arrived about 15 minutes later at the campus of St. Peter Martyr.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2025
Others credit Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes, who got a taste of chocolate after being served Xocolatl by Montezuma himself.
From Salon ● Feb. 17, 2025
Marshals apprehended Stokes, 29, at a home in Montezuma.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 13, 2023
Dad said he thought we’d give Stentor a stretch and run on into Montezuma.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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