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Hernán Cortés was a Spanish conquistador who pillaged and explored the Mexican region of South America. Hernán's early life was a very unique one. Even though he went to school for law, fate had him taking another profession. Hernán Cortés is widely known for his historic invasions and explorations. He tricked the Aztec empire and ultimately destroyed the powerful empire. Although his life was filled with excitement, riches, and fame, he died struggling with debts and other grievances.
His early years greatly differed from the rest of his life. He was born in the year 1485 in the small Spanish town known as Medellín. Much unlike his later years, Hernán was a pale and sickly child early in life. His father was an infantry captain and one of his second cousins was Francisco Pizarro, another conquistador which invaded the Incan empire. When he turned 14, Hernán enrolled in the University of Salamanca to study law. When he turned 16, much to the dismay of his parents, he......

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