Where was Tezozomoc?

In 1371 the birth of Niccolo Machiavelli was 102 years in the future. In that year, a Prince mounted the throne of the Tepanec city of Azcapotzalco on the shores of the sapphire-blue Lake Texcoco in Central Mexico.

What was Chimalpopoca known for?

Chimalpopoca (reigned 1417–27), whose name means smoking shield, was the third emperor of the Aztecs. He is depicted here dressed in the clothes of the highest priests.

When was Chimalpopoca born?

1408
Chimalpopoca/Date of birth

Who was Tezozomoc and what did he do?

Histories written down in the early colonial period portray Tezozomoc as a military and political genius who oversaw an expansion of Tepanec influence, bringing about Azcapotzalco’s dominance in the Valley of Mexico and beyond. Tezozomoc was a son of Acolnahuacatzin and Cuetlaxochitzin.

Who was the son of Tezozomoc of Ecatepec?

Upon Tezozomoc’s death in the year Twelve Rabbit (1426), his son Tayatzin became a king, but Maxtla seized power at Azcapotzalco, leaving the rulership of Coyoacán to his son Tecollotzin. Tezozomoc was a grandfather of Tlacateotl, Matlalatzin, Huacaltzintli and Chimalpopoca and great-grandfather of Tezozomoc of Ecatepec .

When did Tezozomoc pardon Nezahualcoyotl after his death?

Tezozómoc offered a big reward for his apprehension, but Nezahualcóyotl with his astuteness managed to deceive his pursuers, until the wives of the masters of Tlatelolco and Mexico in 1420, convinced Tezozómoc of pardoning him. After Tezozómoc’s death in 1427, he was succeeded by Maxtla.

When did Ixtlixochitl become the tlatoani of Texcoco?

Claiming descent from the legendary Chichimec chieftains King Xolotl and Nopaltzin, Ixtlixochitl became tlatoani of Texcoco in 1409 after the death of his father, Techotlala. For several years thereafter, Ixtlilxochitl continued to pay tribute to the powerful Tepanec city of Azcapotzalco and its tlatoani Tezozomoc.