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Montezuma II

  • Birth
    Jan 1, 1466

    Birth

    Montezuma ll, was born in 1466. He was born within the modern, Mexico City. Montezuma II was the ninth Aztec Emperor of Mexico.
  • Becoming Emporer
    Jan 1, 1502

    Becoming Emporer

    In 1502, Montezuma II became the Aztec Emperor of Mexico. He leads Mexico after his uncle. As the new emperor he helped gain, and weaken many things.
  • Reign of Terror
    Feb 1, 1503

    Reign of Terror

    On February 1st, 1503 the “Reign of Terror” began. The reign of terror was when Montezuma conquered nearby tribes, like the Zapotec and the Yopi. He later widened the gap between the commoners and the elite.
  • Having a Throne
    Jan 1, 1507

    Having a Throne

    In 1507, the throne of Montezuma’s was made. His throne is also known as, the monument of “Sacred War”. This throne was very special to Montezuma II, and the people that he was ruling at the time.
  • New Fire Ceremony
    Feb 1, 1507

    New Fire Ceremony

    In 1507, the New Fire Ceremony is celebrated by the Aztecs. This ceremony was celebrated every 52 years. This ceremony celebrated a full cycle of the Aztec calendar.
  • Arrival
    Nov 1, 1519

    Arrival

    In November 1519, Hernando Cortés, comes to the Aztec capital. There, Montezuma II finds Cortés. And they make some wages.
  • Remembered on a Hillside
    Dec 1, 1519

    Remembered on a Hillside

    In 1519, Montezuma II had an image of his face put on a memorable place. A hillside. He had this put on a hillside to be remembered by his people.
  • Spanish betrayal
    Feb 1, 1520

    Spanish betrayal

    February 1st- February 2nd 1520
    After the Spanish came over to new mexico city, Montezuma II treated them like the children of the gods. They later betrayed him. Then imprisoned him because the Spanish and Montezuma II's people thought he was too weak.
  • Death
    Jun 30, 1520

    Death

    June 30th, 1520 Montezuma II died. He died because the spanish betrayed him. Then they killed Montezuma II, because they thought that he was too weak.
  • Taking over
    Aug 13, 1521

    Taking over

    August 13th, 1521
    After the Spanish betrayed and killed Montezuma, they took over the Aztec capital. They were lead by Cortes. And they took over Tenochtitlan.