The story of Maxixcatzin
Leading lord of Tlaxcala who sat in the council that took Cortés as an ally; Cortés writes that he died of smallpox.
Maxixcatzin. Leading lord of Tlaxcala who sat in the council that took Cortés as an ally; Cortés writes that he died of smallpox.
1519
Maxixcatzin intervened in Tlaxcala takes Cortés as an ally. Spoke for Tlaxcala in the council.
Bernal Díaz gives a speech to Maxixcatzin; it is his version.
According to Bernal Díaz del Castillo. This is one side’s account, not established fact.
1520–1521
Maxixcatzin intervened in Smallpox in Mexico, 1520. Died of smallpox.
Maxixcatzin, involved in Tlaxcala takes Cortés as an ally and Smallpox in Mexico, 1520.
According to Bernal Díaz del Castillo.
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