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No, Hernan Cortes was not born into a wealthy family. He was born in Medellin, Spain in 1485 into a family of lesser nobility, but they were not particularly wealthy. Cortes later gained wealth and power through his conquests in the Americas.

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Hernan Cortes was born in which town?

Medellin


What is the date of birth and death of Hernan Cortes?

Hernan Cortes was born on December 2, 1485, and died on December 2, 1547.


Was Hernan Cortes Italian?

No, Hernán Cortés was Spanish. He was born in Medellín, Spain.


When is Hernan Cortes's birthday?

no body knows but i estimate he was born in the early 1400


When was cortez born?

Hernan Cortes was born in Medellin, Spain in 1485. The exact day of his birth is not known.


Who was hernan Cortes children?

Hernan Cortes had several children, but the most well-known ones were Martín Cortés and Catalina Pizarro. Martín Cortés was born to Cortes and his indigenous interpreter and mistress, La Malinche (Malintzin). Catalina Pizarro was born to Cortes and his first wife, Catalina Suárez Marcaida.


What are some facts about Cortes?

Hernando Cortes conquered the aztecs for Spain


What is Cortes known for?

Hernan Cortes was a Spanish conquisitador who overthrew the Aztec Empire and won Mexico for Spain. He was born around 1485 and died in 1547 in Spain.


When was hernan Cortes active?

Hernan Cortes was born 1485, in Medellín, Castile (Spain) & died December 1547 near Sevilla (Spain.) Cortes sailed for the coast of Yucatan (Mexico) on February 18, 1519, and overthrew the Aztec empire (1519-21) thus winning Mexico for Spain.


When and where was Hernando Cortes born?

Hernando Cortes was born in 1485 in Madellin, Spain.


When did Cortes go to Texas?

Hernan Cortes did go to Mexico and conquer the Aztec Empire in 1519. In later years, he did lead an expedition to Honduras, but he never went to Texas. Cortes was born in 1485 and died in 1547.


Where did Hernan Cortes come from?

Cortés was born in 1485 in the town of Medellín, in modern day Extremadura, Spain.