Montezuma

1. An Aztec emperor of the sixteenth century. He was overthrown by the Spanish conquistadores under Hernando Cortés .

Example Sentences

The Mexicans especially had turned their eyes on a chief who bore the name and had inherited the blood of the unhappy Montezuma.

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But he supposed the greatness of Sen. Montezuma's gratitude was such, that it smothered the expression.

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This was the case in Mexico, where the Montezuma was high priest, and derived his power largely from this position.

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Producing a couple of wax tapers, he lighted them, handed one to Coronado, and led the way into the silent Casa de Montezuma.

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After Itzcoatl and Nezahualcoyotl, Montezuma seems to have carried off the highest honors.

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