Hernan cortes biography timeline for kids

Cortes is born in Medellin, Spain.

Cortes is born in Medellin Spain to an infantry captain and his wife. Cortes studies Latin.

Cortes is sent to study Latin in Salamanca, staying with an uncle-in-law. Cortes leaves for the New World.

Cortes leaves for the island of Santa Domingo in the New World at the age of eighteen.

He settles in the town of Azua. Cortes participates in the conquest of Hispaniola and Cuba.

Cortes takes part in an expedition and conquest of Hispaniola and Cuba. Cortes joins an expedition to Cuba.

Hernán cortés fun facts for kids

Cortes joins an expedition to Cuba led by Diego Velazquez. Cortes ends up working in civil government for a short time. November 18, Cortes sets sail for Mexico.

Cortes sets sails for Mexico with men and 11 ships in the hopes of discovering new land and claiming it for Spain. March 4, Cortes reaches Mexican coast.

Cortes reaches the Mexican coast and immediately claims the new land for Spain.