Montezuma

[ (mon-tuh-zooh-muh) ]

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

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The Mexicans especially had turned their eyes on a chief who bore the name and had inherited the blood of the unhappy Montezuma.
The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay
But he supposed the greatness of Sen. Montezuma's gratitude was such, that it smothered the expression.
Journal of a Voyage to Brazil|Maria Graham
This was the case in Mexico, where the Montezuma was high priest, and derived his power largely from this position.
Man And His Ancestor|Charles Morris
Producing a couple of wax tapers, he lighted them, handed one to Coronado, and led the way into the silent Casa de Montezuma.
Overland|John William De Forest

After Itzcoatl and Nezahualcoyotl, Montezuma seems to have carried off the highest honors.
The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Volume 5|Hubert Howe Bancroft