Why is Hernan Cortes important to history?
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Why is Hernan Cortes important to history?
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Hernan Cortes was born around 1485 in Medellin, Spain. He might have studied at the University of Salamanca before seeking out seafaring adventures. He lived during the Age of Exploration.
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View this answerHernan Cortes is an important historical figure because of his exploration throughout Mexico which led to the demise of the Aztec Empire, allowing for...
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