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Montezuma II was born on January 1 1466. He was born in Tenochtitlan. Kid of Xochicueyetl Axayacatl.
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Montezuma's Name can be spelled different ways such as Montezuma, Motecuhzoma, Moctezuma. It is unknown why he is called many different names. He accepted the names though.
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In 1502 to 1520 Montezuma II became the aztec leader. Leader in Tenochtitlan. Dad was leader before.
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In 1507 the throne of Montezuma II was carved. This was because he was very loved and a very good leader. It is also known as the Monument of Sacred War
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Also in 1507, New Fire Ceremony was celebrated. The Aztecs were the only group to do this. They did this because they believed it would stay off the end of the world.
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Montezuma II was the ninth ruler of the aztecs. Although this is true he was considered the best ruler. Also, he has given the aztecs many things they had, without him they fell apart.
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In 1519, Montezuma II received cortes at the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan. Cortes is is a surname of Spanish and Portuguese origin, respectively. He was thought of as a really good leader.
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In 1519, Montezuma II got an image of himself carved on the hillside at Chapultepec. It is one of the most prized pieces of art from the aztecs that is still standing. The image still stands there today.
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On June 30, 1520, Montezuma II passed away. Considered the greatest leader all aztecs were really sad. After Montezuma died of murder at 54 years old mostly all aztecs flead. Now there are not nearly as many aztecs as there was and most of them left after Montezuma died. Hernan Cortes murdered him.
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On August 13, 1521 the aztec capital of tenochtitlan falls into the hands of the Spanish with the leader Cortez. Aztecs were forced to do many things. Most of the aztecs died before they could leave.
