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Hernando Cortes

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Hern'an Cort'es

By: Ella Olson
Photo by El Bibliomata

Personal Background

  • Born in 1485
  • Died on December 2nd,1547 at the age of 62
  • Occupation: Nobleman
  • Home country was Cuba
  • Called Hernan short for Hernando
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Sponsor:
Deigo Velasquez
Sponsoring country:Spain

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Reasons for Exploration

  • In search of adventure and wealth
  • To find riches and gold to bring back from Spain

Dates of Exploration
1519-1521

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Route of Exploration

  • Traveled to Mexico City
  • from Cuba

Impact

  • Discovered gold
  • Defeated the Aztecs
  • Claimed Mexico land as Spain
Photo by Anika Malone

Credits:
Social Studies Alive TCI

Photo by kevin dooley