Montezuma

By rholtry23
  • Aug 9, 1466

    Birth

    Birth
    Montezuma was born in the year of 1466. He lived in the city of Tenochtitlán, within which is now Mexico City. His parents were Axayacatl, and Xochicueyetl. He was also known as Moctezuma II and Moteucçoma.
  • Sep 20, 1481

    He becomes Captain

    He becomes Captain
    In 1481 his Uncle Ahuitzotl took his Father’s place as Aztec Emperor. Unfortunately he died in 1486 so his brother took over. Montezuma served as captain alongside Emperor Ahuitzotl when they launched many Military campaigns.
  • Jan 29, 1502

    Montezuma becomes Aztec emperor

    Montezuma becomes Aztec emperor
    In 1502 Montezuma took Ahuitzotls place as Emperor. He then became the ninth Aztec Emperor. He served as emperor in what is now in present day Honduras and Nicaragua.
  • Oct 4, 1505

    Montezuma starts to expand the empire

    Montezuma starts to expand the empire
    In 1505 he wanted to further expand the Aztec empire. He engaged in many military campaigns that would that would help increase the empire. Montezuma later moved the Mixtec and Zapotec in to be under his control.
  • Mar 17, 1509

    Montezuma had a daughter

    Montezuma had a daughter
    In 1509 Montezuma's daughter isabel was born. She was a real heir of Montezuma. Her mother was also Montezuma’s principal wife, Teotlalco. She later married her Uncle who would later become Ruler.
  • Period: Oct 18, 1510 to Jun 14, 1519

    Montezuma became very disliked

    In the 1510’s Montezuma became a very disliked person. He began ordering that a large number of victims be captured for religious sacrifices. He later started to face serious rebellions through his territories.
  • May 31, 1517

    The Spaniards arrive

    The Spaniards arrive
    In 1517 new people arrived and fooled Montezuma. He believed that they were related to the gods in some way. The Spaniards were able to get into the empire without having to fight off the Aztecs great army.
  • Dec 25, 1519

    Hernán Cortes arrives

    Hernán Cortes arrives
    In 1519 Hernán Cortes, a Spanish Conquistador brought his men to the Aztec empire. Since Montezuma believed that the Spaniards were related to the gods he treated them well. He bought them expensive gifts.
  • Dec 31, 1519

    Montezuma made Cortes and his men his guests

    Montezuma made Cortes and his men his guests
    From that time Montezuma arranged for their comfortable stay in his palace in Tenochtitlán. They stayed as his guests for many months. Although Montezuma had to go back to ruling the empire.
  • Apr 15, 1520

    Death

    Death
    By April 1520 when Montezuma went back to ruling the empire the Spaniards had something else in mind. The Spaniards took Montezuma hostage. Soon after Montezuma was killed by Hernán Cortes.