Hernan Cortes (1488-1547). Spanish conqueror of Mexico. Cortes destroying his fleet o prevent defections among his crew.

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Hernan Cortes (1488-1547). Spanish conqueror of Mexico. Cortes destroying his fleet, moored in the Villa Rica of the Vera Cruz, to prevent defections among his crew. Volume I. Engraving by J. Carrafa, 1825.

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