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Jan 1, 1000
6th century - First Nahuatl speaking peoples begin to settle in Mexico
First Nahuatl speaking peoples begin to settle in Mexico -
Period: Mar 11, 1000 to Mar 11, 1325
Foundation Of The Empire
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Jan 1, 1110
The Mexica travel from their northern homeland of Aztlan. These early dates, and the existence and location of Aztlan are hotly debated.
The Mexica travel from their northern homeland of Aztlan. These early dates, and the existence and location of Aztlan are hotly debated. -
Jan 1, 1248
The Mexica roam the area which is now Mexico, trying to find a location in which to settle
1110-1248 -
Jan 1, 1248
Mexica settle near Lake Texcoco, in Chapultepec, though they are soon expelled by the Tepanecs
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Jan 1, 1299
Mexica settle in Tizapan, by permission of the Culhuacan ruler Cocoxtli.
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Jan 1, 1325
Tenochtitlán is settled by the Mexica
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Jan 1, 1350
Building of causeways with canals
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Period: Mar 11, 1350 to Mar 11, 1454
Building an Empire
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Jan 1, 1370
Death of Tenoch, religious ruler of the Mexica
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Jan 1, 1376
The first king* of Tenochtitlán, Acamapichitli, rules
1376-1395 -
Jan 1, 1390
Original construction of Templo Mayor beings in Tenochtitlán
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Jan 1, 1395
The second king of Tenochtitlán, Huitzilihuitzli, rules. An alliance with the Tepaneca is created.
1395-1417 -
Jan 1, 1417
The third king, Chimalpopoca, has his relatively short reign. He is assasinated by the Tepaneca.
1417-1427 -
Jan 1, 1427
War with the Tepaneca. Up to this point the Tepaneca had been dominant in central Mexico, ruling from Azcapotzalco and taking tribute from the Mexica
1427-1430 -
Jan 1, 1427
Tenochtitlán's fourth king, Itzcoatl, reigns
1427-1440 -
Jan 1, 1430
Azcapotzalco conquered
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Jan 1, 1431
Establishment of the Triple Alliance between the Mexica, the Acolhua in the city Texcoco and the Tepaneca of Tlacopan. These cities became the foundation of the empire
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Jan 1, 1440
Reign of the fifth king, Moctezuma I, who is also referred to as Montezuma I
1440-1469 -
Period: Jan 1, 1440 to Jan 1, 1510
Height of the Empire
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Jan 1, 1452
Tenochtitlán severely damaged by flooding
1452 -
Mar 11, 1454
Famine in Tenochtitlán
1452-1454 -
Jan 1, 1469
Tenochtitlán's sixth king, Azayactl, reigns
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Jan 1, 1481
Reign of Tizoc, the seventh king of Tenochtitlán
1481-1486 -
Jan 1, 1486
Rule of Ahuitzotl, eighth king of the city
1486-1502 -
Jan 1, 1487
Dedication of Great Temple (Templo Mayor) at Tenochtitlán. This was the 6th version of the temple.
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Jan 1, 1492
(Christopher Columbus's landing at Santa Domingo)
1492 -
Jan 1, 1502
Reign of Moctezuma II, or Montezuma II, most famous of the Aztec kings and ninth king of Tenochtitlán
1502-1520 -
Jan 1, 1510
Severe floods in Tenochtitlán
1510 -
Jan 1, 1517
The appearance of a comet, believed to signify impending doom
1517 -
Period: Jan 1, 1517 to Jan 1, 1525
The Fall of the Empire
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Mar 4, 1519
Landing of Hernan Cortes on the Yucatan penninsula
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Nov 8, 1519
Cortes arrives in Tenochtitlán
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Jan 1, 1520
Cuitahuac dies from the first smallpox epidemic to hit the empire. Rule of Cuauhetemoc, eleventh and last king of the city
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Jan 1, 1520
Rule of Cuitahuac, tenth king of Tenochtitlán
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Jan 1, 1520
Cortes allies with Tlaxcala, enemies of the Aztec, assault on the empire begins. On the 1st of July, the Spanish forces were driven back. The Spanish and their native allies suffered heavy losses. (This is known as la Noche Triste - The Sad Night)
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Aug 13, 1521
Fall of Tenochtitlán. Cuauhetemoc surrenders to Cortes, destruction of the city
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Jan 1, 1522
Rebuilding of the city by the Spanish as Mexico City, capital of New Spain
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Jan 1, 1525
Cuauhetemoc is hung by the Spaniards
1525
