Temilotzin was born in Tlatelolco and ruled Tzilacatlan. He rose to the rank of Tlacatecatl (prince; second in command)[1] during his military time. He was a friend of Cuauhtemoc. He fought against the conquistadors during the Conquest of the Aztec Empire at Cuauhtemoc's side. He was present at the moment when the Spanish were leaving Tenochtitlan during La Noche Triste. He was at Cuauhtemoc's side when the Mexica had to surrender. He was forcibly sent to expedition to Honduras along with Cuauhtemoc. According to Anales de Tlatelolco, Temilotzin witnessed Cuauhtemoc hung from a ceiba tree.
^"tlacatecatl". Gran Diccionario Náhuatl (in Spanish). Retrieved June 11, 2019.
Temilotzin was born in Tlatelolco and ruled Tzilacatlan. He rose to the rank of Tlacatecatl (prince; second in command) during his military time. He was...
mainly due to prominent authors such as Tecayehuatzin of Huexotzinco, Temilotzin of Tlatelolco, Macuilxochitzin, Tlaltecatzin of Cuauhchinanco, Cuacuauhtzin...
state, alternately loyal to the Aztec Empire or to Tlaxcala.): 183–195 Temilotzin (end of 15th century-1525), born in Tlatelolco (altepetl) and Tlatoani...
state, alternately loyal to the Aztec Empire or to Tlaxcala.): 183–195 Temilotzin (end of 15th century-1525), born in Tlatelolco (altepetl) and Tlatoani...
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