Hernan Cortes a Spanish Conquistador and an explorer came to the new land called Mexico. He was best known for conquering the Aztec Empire
Explanation:
Hernan Cortez heard of many exploratory voyages of Christopher Columbus and decided to visit the new lands. He reached Hispaniola, Santa Domingo and he was the given the job of a notary and stayed in the island for four years. He landed at Yucatan peninsula with his five hundred men and he also felt friendly with a native woman who was able to translate for him. Cortez heard of the golden treasures in Aztec empire, He requested a meeting with the monarch of Aztec but it was turned down frequently. He decided to march towards the capital of Aztec and joined hands with the people who were against the emperor.
He also arrived at a city called Cholula where people conspired to kill him in his sleep but he killed many thousands of priests and civilians and burnt their houses. By this time, Cortez gained name and fame among the civilians and the emperor of Aztec considered him to be the human sent by God and he surrendered all gold treasures to Cortez. The emperor of Aztec was made a slave and after which got him killed. He renamed Aztec capital to be known as Mexico. Thus he built a new settlement.
