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Dec 1, 1485
Birth of Hernan Cortes
Born in Medellin, Extremadura, Spain -
Jan 15, 1499
Went to University of Salamanca
Went to study law -
Oct 27, 1504
Cortes is Expelled from School
When he was expelled he started his exploration of the world. -
Nov 1, 1504
Cortes Goes to the West Indies
Cortes traveled to the West Indies where. Governor Valesquez gave him command of a ship and was sent to a journey to the west. -
Jan 10, 1511
Hernan Cortes Goes to Cuba As A Soldier
This expedition is led by Diego Valesquez -
Jan 15, 1514
Hernan Cortes Becomes A Farmer
He goes to Cuba and becomes a rancher -
Jan 1, 1519
Cortes Goes to Merixco
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Jan 10, 1519
Cortes Commands His Own Expedition to Cuba
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Jan 11, 1520
Aztecs Attack Cortes and His Men
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Jan 11, 1520
Cortes Is Led Out of Mexico
The Mexicans lead him out of Mexico after finding out that he is going to overthrow them. -
Jan 12, 1520
Hernan Goes Back to Mexico
He puts up a fight -
Oct 1, 1533
Hernan Cortes Goes California
He finds the California Pennisula. -
Dec 2, 1547
Hernan Cortes Death
Hernan Cortes dies in Spain near Salamanca