Historical Events tagged with "conquistadores"
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Nuño de Guzmán Executes Tangaxuan II in Tarascan State
The Spanish conquistadores, under Nuño de Guzmán, moved against Tangaxuan II, the last ruler of the Tarascan state. Guzmán's forces captured and executed the monarch, marking the end of local Tarascan sovereignty. This event occurred in present-day central Mexico, as part of the broader Spanish conquest of indigenous states in the region, driven by ambitions for territory and wealth.
Continue ReadingSpanish Conquistadores Triumph at Otumba
Spanish conquistadores led by Hernán Cortés defeated a larger Aztec army near Otumba, showcasing their military strategy and resilience. This confrontation took place during a period of intense conflict in central Mexico, as the Spanish sought to consolidate their control over the Aztec Empire following prior setbacks. With the odds against them, the Spanish forces successfully utilized their cavalry and firearms, which proved decisive against the numerically superior Aztec warriors.
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