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Hernan Cortes Invader of Peru Took over Mexico Hernan Cortes is born • 1485 • Hernan Cortes is born Hernan Cortes was born in Spain. Hernan goes away to study • 1499 • Hernan goes away to study Hernan was sent away to get a higher education. Historians believe he studied Latin and law. The Spanish take Cuba • 1506 • The Spanish take Cuba Cortes worked with the governor of Hispaniola, who took Cortes on a conquest of Cuba. Cortes was rewarded with land and slaves. • He invaded Cuba with a army of men to take control Hernan is promoted in Cuba • 1511 Hernan is promoted in Cuba Diego Valasquez became the governor of Cuba. He made Cortes one of his top officials. Cortes goes against the governor • 1519 Cortes goes against the governor Cortes went against Valasquez's wishes and sailed on to Mexico against orders. Cortes takes Montezuma hostage • November 1519 Cortes takes Montezuma hostage The Aztec people tried to appease Cortes by giving him gold and other treasures. Cortes didn't trust the people, though, and he took Montezuma hostage. • A room of gold and silver Cortes said Cortes takes over the Aztec Empire Cortes develops the land • 1521 • Cortes takes over the Aztec Empire With Montezuma dead, Cortes took over the Aztec's capital city. It was the end of the Aztec Empire. • 1524 • Cortes develops the land Cortes worked to develop farms throughout New Spain, or Mexico. He also helped spread Christianity. Cortes is accused of poisoning his enemies • 1527 • Cortes is accused of poisoning his enemies The king of Spain sent other rulers to New Spain to aid Cortes. When they became sick, others accused Cortes of poisoning them. Cortes returns to Spain Cortes returned to Mexico • 1528 • Cortes returns to Spain Cortes had to return to Spain to prove his innocence to the King. • 1530 • Cortes returned to Mexico Cortes was freed from the charges and returned to Mexico, although the king had demoted him from governor. Cortes dies • 1567 • Cortes dies Hernan Cortes died at the age of 62. In his later life he was mostly ignored and barely respected. He left a legacy of a great explorer, but also of a man full of greed.