Cortés, Hernando

A Spanish explorer and conquistador of the sixteenth century. Cortés overthrew the Aztec rulers of Mexico and established the authority of Spain over the country. His name is also spelled Cortez.

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Cortés, Hernando, 25, 31; conquests, 32-38; revolt of and departure from Cuba, 32; founds Vera Cruz, 33; at Mexico City, 33; contest for royal favor, 34; governor and captain-general, 34; spread of his conquests, 36-39; expelled from Vera Cruz, 36; march to Honduras, 38; return to Spain, 38; explorations on South Sea and in California, 42-44, 46; contest for leadership, 44; administrator, 47-48; residencia, 48; honored in Spain, 49.