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  1. Moctezuma II - Wikipedia

    "Montezuma" is a song from the album Holiday in Paradise (1981) by the German band Goombay Dance Band. The video game Age of Empires II: The Conquerors contains a six-chapter …

  2. Montezuma II | Biography, Accomplishments, Death, Importance, …

    Jan 1, 2026 · Montezuma II, ninth Aztec emperor of Mexico, famous for his dramatic confrontation with the Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes. Montezuma became Cortes’s prisoner in …

  3. Montezuma: Last Ruler of the Aztecs - World History Encyclopedia

    Oct 10, 2013 · Montezuma (aka Moctezuma), or more correctly, Motecuhzoma II Xocoyotzin, meaning 'Angry Like A Lord’, was the last fully independent ruler of the Aztec empire before …

  4. The Real Story of Montezuma, the Last of the Aztec Emperors

    "There are two Montezumas: the Montezuma who actually lived — the real, historical Montezuma — and the Montezuma who was invented after his death," says Restall. "The invented …

  5. The tragic life of Montezuma II, the Aztec emperor who lost an …

    Montezuma was expected to be both a political leader and the main religious leader of the Aztec state. He directed military operations, oversaw diplomacy, ensured tribute payments, and led …

  6. Moctezuma II: Life, Reign and Major Accomplishments

    Dec 21, 2024 · Moctezuma Xocoyotzin, often retroactively called Moctezuma II or Montezuma II, was born around 1466 into a prominent lineage of Aztec rulers. He was the great-grandson of …

  7. Who Was Montezuma: Understanding the Emperor Whose …

    Oct 15, 2025 · Montezuma’s reign marked significant developments in trade, religion, and governance, shaping Aztec civilization. Ultimately, the myths surrounding him reflect broader …

  8. MONTEZUMA CASTLE NATIONAL MONUMENT - Visit Arizona

    But the ruins were incorrectly named for Chief Montezuma by 1800s explorers, who assumed the structure was Aztec in origin. Montezuma Castle was established as a national monument in …

  9. Montezuma II "Emperor" - Biography, Age and Married Life

    Apr 16, 2025 · Montezuma II, the ninth emperor of the Aztec Empire, is often remembered as one of the most significant figures in Mesoamerican history. His reign, which lasted from 1502 until …

  10. Plan Your Visit - Montezuma Castle National Monument (U.S.

    Feb 10, 2025 · An official form of the United States government. Provided by Touchpoints