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Montezuma II, also known as Moctezuma Xocoyotzin, was the ninth ruler of Tenochtitlan and governed from 1502 until 1520. During his reign, the Mexica state expanded and encountered the Spanish expedition led by Hernán Cortés. Political conflict, warfare, disease, and the changing relationship between the Spanish and Indigenous powers contributed to the collapse of his authority during the conquest of Mexico.
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When did Montezuma II rule Tenochtitlan?
Montezuma II, also called Moctezuma Xocoyotzin, ruled from 1502 until 1520. He was the ninth ruler of Tenochtitlan.
What happened between Montezuma II and Hernán Cortés?
During Montezuma II's reign, the Mexica state encountered the Spanish expedition led by Hernán Cortés. Their contact created political conflict and warfare during a period of major upheaval.
Was Montezuma II an Aztec emperor?
Montezuma II was the ruler of the Mexica state, which is often described in English as the Aztec Empire. His capital was Tenochtitlan, located at the site of present-day Mexico City.
What major problems affected Montezuma II's final years?
His final years were shaped by political conflict, warfare, disease, and the arrival of the Spanish. These pressures contributed to the collapse of Mexica rule after 1520.
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