Battle of Otumba, 19th century illustration

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Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), Spanish conquistador, charging at the Aztec leader Matlatzincatl during the Battle of Otumba on 7th July 1520. The killing of the Aztec leader lead to the Aztec soldiers fleeing and victory for Cortes. Illustration from 1864.

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Photo credit: © COLLECTION ABECASIS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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