Cortes, Hernan, 1485-1547
Person
Biography
Spanish Conquistador who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire and brought large portions of what is now mainland Mexico under the rule of the King of Castile in the early 16th century.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
General historical manuscripts, documents and photographs
Collection
Identifier: 1981-008
Scope and Contents
This artificial collection was begun as a catch-all for small single gifts and purchases, and to make them easier for scholars to search them. This assemblage consists primarily of documents, correspondence, photographs, broadsides and artifacts, dealing mostly with United States history.
Dates:
1747 - 1985