La Noche Triste

important event during the Spanish Conquest of Mexico, wherein Hernán Cortés, his invading army of Spanish conquistadors, and their native allies were driven out of the Aztec capital at Tenochtitlan
Event battle Q1308854
La Noche Triste
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La Noche Triste

Summary

La Noche Triste is a battle[1]. It ranks in the top 4% of battle entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,556 views/month).[2]

Key Facts

  • La Noche Triste is in the country of Aztec Empire[3].
  • La Noche Triste's instance of is recorded as battle[4].
  • La Noche Triste took place at Lake Texcoco[5].
  • La Noche Triste is part of Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire[6].
  • La Noche Triste's Commons category is recorded as Battle of the Sad Night ("Noche Triste")[7].
  • La Noche Triste began on June 30, 1520[8].
  • La Noche Triste ended on July 1, 1520[9].
  • La Noche Triste's coordinate location is recorded as {'lat': 30.66411, 'lon': -109.23457}[10].

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When and Where

La Noche Triste began on June 30, 1520[8]. It ended on July 1, 1520[9]. It took place at Lake Texcoco[5]. It is in the country of Aztec Empire[3].

Context

La Noche Triste is part of Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire[6]. Its instance of is recorded as battle[4].

Why It Matters

La Noche Triste ranks in the top 4% of battle entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,556 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] It is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[12]

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