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Central American Native Kingdoms

 

 

 

Itztapalapan

The Aztec / Nahua migrants arrived in the region of the Valley of Mexico in the thirteenth century, and took over cities such as Azcapotzalco from the native inhabitants, while founding others themselves. Unfortunately, it isn't know into which category Itztapalapan falls, but by the start of the sixteenth century, it was definitely an Aztec settlement.

Cuitalahuac I

? - 1520

Cuitalahuac II

Maternal grandson. Died of smallpox.

1520

Cuitalahuac becomes ruler of Tenochtitlan (for just eighty days) and the rule of his home city is passed to his son.

Aztec god of the air Quetzalcoatl
Quetzalcoatl, god of the air, was predicted to arrive in 1519, heralding the beginning of the Nine Hells. Coincidentally, the Spanish seemed to fit the bill entirely

1520

Ixhuetzcatocatzin (Alonso)

Son.

1521

Tenochtitlan is defeated by Spain on 13 August, and is drawn into what will soon become New Spain. This defeat marks the end of Aztec civilisation. It is possible that Ixhuetzcatocatzin, Christened as Alonso by the Spanish, remains as a provincial governor under the new regime.