Battle of Otumba (7th July 7, 1520)

Battle of Otumba (7th July 7, 1520). Confrontation between the army of the Aztecs against Spanish troops led by Hernan Cortes. Engraving depicting Cortes forces descending into the valley where the Aztec general was positioned (plain of Otumba Valley). Historia de la Conquista de Mexico, poblacion, y progresos de la America septentrional, conocida por el nombre de Nueva Espana (History of the Conquest of Mexico, population, and progress of northern America, known by the name of New Spain). Written by Antonio de Solis y Rivadeneryra (1610-1686), Chronicler of the Indies. Volume II. Edition published in Barcelona and divided into two volumes, 1771. King's printer: Thomas Piferrer. Historical Military Library of Barcelona. Catalonia, Spain

1520 1771 Aztec Aztecs Chronicler Conquistador Continent Cortes Hernan Mesoamerica Otumba Palms Rivadeneyra Solis Tlaxcalan Tomas Viceroyalty

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