Historical Events tagged with "settlement"

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Exploration & Discovery

Hernán Cortés establishes Veracruz settlement

April 22nd, 1519 505 years ago

Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés founded Veracruz as the first settlement on the mainland of the New World after his arrival from Spain. This location served as a crucial base for his expedition to explore and conquer the Aztec Empire. Cortés aimed to establish Spanish authority and foster relations with the indigenous people. The settlement was strategically chosen near the coast, facilitating further interactions and expeditions into the interior of Mexico.

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