“Among these temples there is one which is the chief of them all, whose grandeur of architectural details no human tongue is able to describe.”

— Hernán Cortés

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About Hernán Cortés

Conquistador • Spanish

Hernán Cortés was a Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire. Born in Medellín, Spain, he first sailed to the New World in 1504, seeking his fortune. His controversial...

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