Cortés was part of the generation of Spanish explorers and conquistadors who began the first phase of the Spanish colonization of the Americas. Born in Medellín, Spain, to a family of lesser nobility, …

As one of the only remaining fishing villages on the Southwest Coast of Florida, Cortez, just west of Bradenton, is rich in history and full of saltwater fun for the whole family, from pirate ship cruises and …

Nov 9, 2009 · After establishing a colony in Mexico, Spanish nobleman Hernán Cortés rallied native allies and conquered the Aztec Empire. Learn more about what led him to destroy one of the greatest...

Jan 1, 2026 · Hernán Cortés (born 1485, Medellín, near Mérida, Extremadura, Castile [Spain]—died December 2, 1547, Castilleja de la Cuesta, near Sevilla) was a Spanish conquistador who overthrew …

23 hours ago · Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is increasingly taking aim at Vice President Vance, her possible opponent in a 2028 presidential matchup, should she choose to launch a White …

Jan 1, 2026 · Cortez is shaped by the people who step up, listen, and lead. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking about how our city grows, how decisions get made, and how we can build on what makes …

Jun 30, 2022 · Hernán Cortés (1485 to 1547) was a Spanish conquistador who led the conquest of the Aztec Empire in Mexico from 1519. Taking the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan in 1521, Cortés …

With superior firepower, 600 Spaniards, a dozen horses, and thousands of native allies, Hernán Cortés conquered Mexico for Spain. This also marked the fall of the Aztec Empire. His conquest enabled …

Gregorio Cortez (1875–1916), Mexican folk hero Hernán Cortés (1485–1547), the Spanish Conquistador who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire

3 days ago · Cortez announces job openings, council candidate session The city of Cortez is seeking applicants for several municipal positions and preparing for its upcoming municipal election.