Hernan Cortes

Birth of Hernan Cortes

Dec 1, 1485

Born in Medellin, Extremadura, Spain

Went to University of Salamanca

Jan 15, 1499

Went to study law

Cortes is Expelled from School

Oct 27, 1504

When he was expelled he started his exploration of the world.

Cortes Goes to the West Indies

Nov 1, 1504

Cortes traveled to the West Indies where. Governor Valesquez gave him command of a ship and was sent to a journey to the west.

Hernan Cortes Goes to Cuba As A Soldier

Jan 10, 1511

This expedition is led by Diego Valesquez

Hernan Cortes Becomes A Farmer

Jan 15, 1514

He goes to Cuba and becomes a rancher

Cortes Goes to Merixco

Jan 1, 1519

Cortes Commands His Own Expedition to Cuba

Jan 10, 1519

Aztecs Attack Cortes and His Men

Jan 11, 1520

Cortes Is Led Out of Mexico

Jan 11, 1520

The Mexicans lead him out of Mexico after finding out that he is going to overthrow them.

Hernan Goes Back to Mexico

Jan 12, 1520

He puts up a fight

Hernan Cortes Goes California

Oct 1, 1533

He finds the California Pennisula.

Hernan Cortes Death

Dec 2, 1547

Hernan Cortes dies in Spain near Salamanca