Moctezuma ii

Montezuma the second

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  • 1466

    Birth.

    Birth.
    Montezuma was born in 1466. He was born at Tenochtitlan. His parents names were Axayacatl and Xochicueyetl. Montezuma the second´s real name was something like Motecuzoma.
  • Jan 1, 1480

    Became a leader in the Triple Alliance military force.

    Became a leader in the Triple Alliance military force.
    On January 1, 1480, Montezuma the second became a leader in the Triple Alliance military force. He trained for many years in the war category. While he was training, he was showing some different strategies.
  • Jan 1, 1481

    His father passed away.

    His father passed away.
    On January 1st, 1481, Montezuma the second's father passed away. When he died, his brother took over the throne. His brother's name was Tizoc.
  • Apr 5, 1499

    One of his daughters died.

    One of his daughters died.
    On April 5, 1499, one of Montezuma´s daughters died. Her name was Maria Xipaguacin Moctezuma. She died in the Mountain village of Toleriu.
  • 1502

    He became the leader of the Aztec empire.

    He became the leader of the Aztec empire.
    In 1502 Montezuma the second´s uncle died and he became the leader of the Aztec empire. He was 36 years old when he became leader. Montezuma the second was the 9th emperor of the Aztecs.
  • 1509

    His daughter was born.

    His daughter was born.
    In 1509, Montezuma's daughter was born. Her original name was Tecuichpoch Ixcaxochitzin. But her name changed later to Isabel Montezuma.
  • Jan 1, 1517

    Strangers landed on the coast.

    Strangers landed on the coast.
    On January 1, 1517, there was news that strangers landed on the coast. Montezuma thought that those people were related in some way to the gods. So then, the Spaniards were allowed into the Empire without having to fight the Aztec army.
  • Dec 15, 1517

    Learns of foreigners.

    Learns of foreigners.
    On December 15, 1517, Montezuma the second learns of the foreigners. On this day, he received the first report of the Europeans landing by his empire. They came there because they were on the expedition of Juan de Grijalva.
  • 1519

    Hernan Cortes arrived to Mexico.

    Hernan Cortes arrived to Mexico.
    In 1519, Hernan Cortes arrived to mexico. Mexico was where Montezuma was. When this happened, Montezuma the second saw that some of his own people were turning against him.
  • Jun 29, 1520

    Death.

    Death.
    On June 29, 1520, Montezuma the second died. He died during a battle against the Spanish. People do not know exactly how he died though. Some say that he was killed by a rock that got thrown at him by one of his own people and others say that he died because he got hurt by Cortes.