Hernán Cortés
Spanish conquistador
Hernán Cortés was born in 1485 in Medellín and died on December 2, 1547 (Julian calendar) in Castilleja de la Cuesta, aged about 62. Recorded occupations: explorer, governor, conquistador, writer and Conqueror. Country of citizenship: Spain, Mexico and New Spain. Positions held include Viceroy of New Spain. Fields of work: conquistador. Honours include Order of Santiago.
- Born
- 1485 · Medellín
- Died
- December 2, 1547 (Julian calendar) · Castilleja de la Cuesta
- Age at death
- about 62
- Citizenship
- Spain, Mexico, New Spain
- Occupations
- explorer, governor, conquistador, writer, Conqueror
- Positions held
- Viceroy of New Spain
- Honours
- Order of Santiago
- Wikipedia editions
- 155 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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