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Moctezuma II
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Moctezuma Xocoyotzin, retroactively referred to in European sources as Moctezuma II, and often called Montezuma, was the ninth emperor of the Aztec Empire, reigning from 1502 or 1503 to 1520. Through
Moctezuma depicted in the Codex Mendoza
Moctezuma depicted in the Codex Mendoza
1892 illustration of Moctezuma II
1892 illustration of Moctezuma II
Headdress traditionally attributed to Moctezuma II in the Museum of Ethnology, Vienna. The object, however, might not have belonged to Moctezuma and,
Headdress traditionally attributed to Moctezuma II in the Museum of Ethnology, Vienna. The object, however, might not have belonged to Moctezuma and, contrary to popular belief, it was not used as his crown. It might have been a religious headdress to represent the god Quetzalcoatl during religious events, a battle standard, or a military device worn in the back.
Stone of the Five Suns, a stone with inscriptions in Nahuatl writing depicting the date 15 July 1503 in the Aztec calendar. Some historians believe th
Stone of the Five Suns, a stone with inscriptions in Nahuatl writing depicting the date 15 July 1503 in the Aztec calendar. Some historians believe this to be the date on which Moctezuma was crowned.
Isabel Moctezuma
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Doña Isabel Moctezuma was a daughter of the Aztec ruler Moctezuma II. She was the consort of Atlixcatzin, a tlacateccatl, and of the Aztec emperors Cuitlahuac and Cuauhtemoc and as such the last Aztec
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…first named appears to have been the only legitimate consort. By her, he left a son, Chimalpopoca, who fell during the Noche Triste, and a daughter, Tecuichpoch, later baptized as Isabel Moctezuma. By the Princess Acatlan were left two daughters, baptized as Maria and Mariana (also known as Leonor); the latter…
Artistic interpretation of Isabel Moctezuma at the time of conquest.
Artistic interpretation of Isabel Moctezuma at the time of conquest.
From Codex Cozcatzin, a Nahua-authored codex decrying appropriation of indigenous lands. This image shows Isabel Moctezuma (center, pointing, a gestur
From Codex Cozcatzin, a Nahua-authored codex decrying appropriation of indigenous lands. This image shows Isabel Moctezuma (center, pointing, a gesture of power) between her father, Moctezuma II (right) and brother Pedro Moctezuma (right)