Hernn Corts

1485-1547
Born in Medellin
He's spouse was Catalina Surez Marcaid.
Children: Martin Corts, Leonor Corts Montezuma,
Juana Corts, Luis, and Catalina Maria.
Education: University of Salamanca and was trained
as a notary.
Hernn Corts died of pleurisy.
Pleurisy- lining of the lung becomes inflamed
Character Traits:
Hernn was cruel,
greedy, ruthless, wild,
restless of his entire life.
Maybe is why he as a
good conquistador.
 Most known for:
Hernn Corts is mostly
known for defeating the Aztec
Empire. He was also a good
conquistador and explorer.
 Lasting Effect:
The last important thing
he did was conquer the
Aztec empire.