Hernán Cortés vs Michelangelo
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Compare the life timelines of Hernán Cortés (1485–1547) and Michelangelo (1475–1564) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 62 years, from 1485 to 1547.
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Hernán Cortés (1485–1547)
- — Born in Medellín, Castile Verified
- — Studied at Salamanca Verified
- — Emigrated to Hispaniola Verified
- — Took part in the Spanish conquest of Cuba Verified
- — Led an expedition from Cuba to the Mexican mainland Verified
- — Entered Tenochtitlan and met Moctezuma II Verified
- — Driven from Tenochtitlan on La Noche Triste Verified
- — Captured Tenochtitlan, bringing down the Aztec Empire Verified
- — Named governor and captain-general of New Spain Verified
- — Created Marquis of the Valley of Oaxaca Verified
- — Died at Castilleja de la Cuesta, near Seville Verified
Michelangelo (1475–1564)
- — Born in Caprese, Republic of Florence Verified
- — Completed the Pietà for St. Peter's Basilica Verified
- — His statue of David was unveiled in the Piazza della Signoria in Florence Verified
- — Painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
- — Appointed chief architect of St. Peter's Basilica
- — Died in Rome Verified