Hernán Cortés
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Hernán Cortés
Summary
Hernán Cortés is a human[1]. He was born in Medellín[2]. He was born on 1485[3]. He died in Castilleja de la Cuesta[4]. He died on December 2, 1547[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], governor[7], conquistador[8], writer[9], and Sayayin[10]. He ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,594 views/month, #3,818 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Hernán Cortés was born in Medellín[2].
- Hernán Cortés died in Castilleja de la Cuesta[4].
- Hernán Cortés was born on 1485[3].
- Hernán Cortés died on December 2, 1547[5].
- Hernán Cortés died on 1547[12].
- Hernán Cortés is buried at Mexico City[13].
- Burial took place at Hospital de Jesús Nazareno[14].
- Hernán Cortés's father was Martín Cortés de Monroy[15].
- Hernán Cortés's mother was Catalina Pizarro Altamirano[16].
- Among Hernán Cortés's spouses was Catalina Suárez Marcayda[17].
- Among Hernán Cortés's spouses was Juana de Zúñiga y Ramirez de Arellano[18].
- A child of Hernán Cortés was Martín Cortés[19].
- A child of Hernán Cortés was Leonor Cortés Moctezuma de la torre[20].
- A child of Hernán Cortés was Martín Cortés, 2nd Marquis of the Valley of Oaxaca[21].
- A child of Hernán Cortés was Juana Cortés de Zuñiga[22].
- A child of Hernán Cortés was María Cortés y Ramírez de Arellano[23].
- Hernán Cortés held citizenship in Spain[24].
- Hernán Cortés held citizenship in Mexico[25].
- Hernán Cortés held citizenship in New Spain[26].
- Hernán Cortés worked as an explorer[6].
- Hernán Cortés's professions included governor[7].
- Hernán Cortés's professions included conquistador[8].
- Hernán Cortés worked as a writer[9].
- Hernán Cortés worked as a Sayayin[10].
- Hernán Cortés's field of work was conquistador[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Medellín[2], Hernán Cortés… he was born on 1485[3]. His father was Martín Cortés de Monroy[15]. His mother was Catalina Pizarro Altamirano[16].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include explorer[6], governor[7], conquistador[8], writer[9], and Sayayin[10]. Hernán Cortés's field of work was conquistador[27]. Positions held include Viceroy of New Spain[28], a historical position[29].
Recognition
Hernán Cortés received the Order of Santiago[30].
Personal Life
Spouses include Catalina Suárez Marcayda[17] and Juana de Zúñiga y Ramirez de Arellano[18]. Children include Martín Cortés[19], a soldier[31], 1522–1569[32], of Spain[33]; Leonor Cortés Moctezuma de la torre[20], 1528–1594[34], of Spanish Empire[35]; Martín Cortés, 2nd Marquis of the Valley of Oaxaca[21], an explorer[36], 1532–1589[37], of Spain[38]; Juana Cortés de Zuñiga[22]; and María Cortés y Ramírez de Arellano[23].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include December 2, 1547[5] and 1547[12]. Hernán Cortés passed away in Castilleja de la Cuesta[4]. Recorded cause of death include dysentery[39] and pleurisy[40]. Recorded place of burial include Mexico City[13] and Hospital de Jesús Nazareno[14].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Hernán Cortés include Cortes Island[41], an island[42], in Canada[43]; Ixtlilxóchitl II[44], 1500–1550[45], of New Spain[46]; and Xiphophorus cortezi[47], a taxon[48].
Why It Matters
Hernán Cortés ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,594 views/month, #3,818 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 68 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
He is credited with the discovery of San Felipe[51], a locality of Mexico[52], in Mexico[53], founded in 1916[54]. Entities named for him include Cortes Island[41], an island[42], in Canada[43]; Ixtlilxóchitl II[44], 1500–1550[45], of New Spain[46]; and Xiphophorus cortezi[47], a taxon[48].
FAQs
Where was Hernán Cortés born?
Born in Medellín[2], Hernán Cortés…
Where did Hernán Cortés die?
Hernán Cortés passed away in Castilleja de la Cuesta[4].
Who were Hernán Cortés's parents?
Hernán Cortés's father was Martín Cortés de Monroy[15]. Hernán Cortés's mother was Catalina Pizarro Altamirano[16].
Who was Hernán Cortés married to?
Hernán Cortés's spouses include Catalina Suárez Marcayda[17] and Juana de Zúñiga y Ramirez de Arellano[18].
What did Hernán Cortés do for work?
Hernán Cortés worked as explorer[6], governor[7], conquistador[8], writer[9], and Sayayin[10].
What awards did Hernán Cortés receive?
Honors received include Order of Santiago[30].
What did Hernán Cortés discover?
Hernán Cortés is credited as discoverer of San Felipe[51].