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Sep 23, 1485
Hernan was born
Cortes was borne in Medellin in the kingdom of Castile wich today is in Spain. -
May 24, 1504
Sailed for Hispaniola
Hispaniola is between Cuba and Puerto Rico -
Feb 18, 1519
Cortes left Cuba for the mainland.
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Nov 8, 1519
Hernan Cortes took the Aztec's emperor prisoner
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May 15, 1521
Hernan reterns to the Aztecs
He brings thousands of Indian allies and he finally wins on August 13. -
Aug 26, 1528
Cortes went back to Spain
He got many honors , but no power, and returned to Mexico -
May 18, 1540
Hernan Cortes reterns to Spain again
He reterned because he had a disastrous Expedition to Algiere -
Dec 2, 1547
Hernan Cortes died
He died in Castilleja de la Cuesta, near Seville
