Cortez Collection (page 4)

Hernando Cortes or Cortez (1485-1547) Spanish conquistador, conqueror of Mexico. Engraving of 1724 by George Vertue after the painting by Titian. Conquest Empire Colonisation

El Cortez Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada
vintage postcard showing the exterior of the El Cortez Hotel. A large neon sign rises above the roof and two smaller marquees announce the lastest entertainment. Vintage automobiles line the street

Short-beaked common dolphins C014 / 0545
Short-beaked common dolphins. Pair of short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) jumping, with their pod in the background. Photographed in the Sea of Cortes (Gulf of California), Mexico

Killer whale C014 / 0550
Killer whale. Young killer, or orca, whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing at dawn. Photographed in the Sea of Cortes (Gulf of California), Mexico

Whale watching, Mexico C014 / 0540
Whale watching. Tourists watching blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus) from a boat. Photographed in the Sea of Cortes (Gulf of California), Mexico

Whale watching, Mexico C014 / 0541
Whale watching. Tourists watching a blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) from a boat. Photographed in the Sea of Cortes (Gulf of California), Mexico

Isla Espiritu Santo, aerial of Sea of Cortes, Baja California, Mexico

Mexico Baja California, Isla Espiritu Santo / Partida, Sea of Cortes, spectacular island and Natural Reserve

Coast near Cabo Pulmo, Baja, Mexico

Entrance of Cortez into Mexico

The dancing team of Cortez and Peggy, New York, 1929
The dancing team of Cortez and Peggy in the Shubert show Boom Boom, New York, 1929 Date: 1929

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House of Hernando Cortes in Mexico City, built by native labor in the 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Cortes marches out of Aztec Tenochtitlan to battle the army of Narvaez, 1519. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Hernando Cortes loses two horses in battle with Tlaxcalan natives in conquering Mexico, 1519. Printed color lithograph of a 19th century illustration

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Hernando Cortes, conqueror of Mexico. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a painting

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Cortes scuttling his ships to cut off any chance of his mens retreat after landing in Mexico, 1518. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

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Cortes orders an end to the Aztec practice of human sacrifice after the Spanish conquest of Mexico City. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

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Meeting of Hernando Cortes and Aztec emperor Montezuma II in Tenochtitlan, 1519. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Cortes & Montezuma
The first meeting between Cortez and Montezuma

Guatemozin Surrenders
After three months of heroically defending Tenochtitlan, GUATEMOZIN, son- in-law and successor of Montezuma, surrenders to CORTEZ

Gaspare Spontini
GASPARE SPONTINI Italian composer whose operas include " La Vestale" (1807), " Fernand Cortez" (1809), and " Nurmahal" (1822)

Elegant Terns flying at sunset in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico
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Adult plumage Herrmanns Gull (Larus heermanni) in the lower Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez)
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Three Red-billed Tropicbird (Phaethon aethereus) in flight during mating season over Isla San Pedro Martir in the Gulf
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Sunrise through cholla cactus on Isla San Esteban in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Adult Bull California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) with pup on Los Islotes
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Side view of feeding Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) Sea of Cortez, Mexico (RR)
Maria Munn / SplashdownDirect

Long-beaked Common Dolphin (Delphinus capensis) surfacing (note the blow behind head)
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Adult Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus gilli) leaping in the upper Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Sunrise on boaters in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico
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Shore break on Isla Espiritu Santo on the Baja California penninsula, Mexico
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Young California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) hauled out on Zodiac near photographer at Los Islotes in the Gulf of
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Elegant Terns (Sterna elegans) on Isla Rasa in the middle Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Heermanns Gull (Larus heermanni) mating ritual on their breeding grounds on Isla Rasa in the middle Gulf of California
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Gulls flying at sunset in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico
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Juvenile Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) fishing near Isla Los Islotes in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez)
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Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) in the lower Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Young Dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus) leaping in the midriff region of the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez)
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Spinetail Mobula (Mobula japonica)swimming on the surface in the lower Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

A curious juvenile Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) in the deep and calm waters of the northern Gulf of California
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Young California sea lion porposing in. the nothern Gulf of California, Mexico
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Mother and pup California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) hauled out among Brown Pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis)
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Coyote (Canis latrans) feeding on the carcass of a California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus)
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Young Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) spy-hopping (note the sloughing skin)
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Long-beaked Common Dolphin (Delphinus capensis) leaping at sunrise in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

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"Cortez: Conqueror of Empires and Capturer of Cultures" In the annals of history, one name stands out as a symbol of conquest and exploration - Cortez. This enigmatic figure, known by various names such as Hernan Cortes or Fernand Cortez, left an indelible mark on the world through his audacious exploits. One cannot discuss Cortez without mentioning his most infamous act - imprisoning Montezuma. In a daring move that forever altered the course of history, he seized control over the Aztec empire in Mexico. The clash between these two powerful leaders is immortalized in countless tales and paintings. Yet beyond this pivotal moment lies a tapestry of captivating stories. Imagine standing amidst palm trees at sunset in La Ventana, Baja California Sur, Mexico - a place where nature's beauty intertwines with echoes from centuries past. It was here that Cortez's emissary ventured into the fabled land of El Dorado, seeking untold riches and glory. The allure of Mexican landscapes continues to captivate even today. Brown pelicans gracefully soar above Cabo San Lucas, Baja Mexico - their elegant flight reminding us of the rich biodiversity that enchanted explorers like Cortez himself. The Battle of Otumba on July 7th, 1520 remains etched in our collective memory as a testament to courage and resilience. Hernan Cortes led his troops against formidable odds to secure victory for Spain in their quest for dominance over new lands. Artistic depictions offer glimpses into this tumultuous era. Anonymous paintings from the Spanish school transport us back to Madrid's Royal Palace during the 17th century - where scenes from conquests unfolded before royal eyes. Jules Desportes' vibrant illustrations from "Historia de las Indias de Nueva Espana y islas de tierra firme" bring color to historical accounts dating back to 1867-1880.