LA MALINCHE

She was born in She was born

Coatzacoalcos Veracruz between 1496 and
1501

She was given to Hernán Cortés

She was an interpreter,
after the defeat of the Tabasqueños
counselor and intermediary for
at the Battle of Centla on March
Hernán Cortés.
14th, 1519 along with 19 other
women.

She faithfully advised the Spanish

on the social and military customs
She accompanied Hernán Cortés of the natives and carried out
throughout the conquest of the intelligence and diplomatic tasks.
Aztec Empire

She died between 1526 and 1529.

She played a relevant role
during the first part of the
conquest.