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Montezuma

Cultural

An Aztec emperor of the sixteenth century. He was overthrown by the Spanish conquistadores under Hernando Cortés.

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The Aztec emperor Montezuma, one could say, was dethroned not so much by Cortés as by Old World germs and New World enemies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

Others credit Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes, who got a taste of chocolate after being served Xocolatl by Montezuma himself.

From Salon • Feb. 17, 2025

At Anza Borrego Desert State Park, brittlebush and other species of desert shrubs have bloomed, and the colorful Montezuma Grade is expected to appear when there’s more warm weather.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2024

Five games into another season of high expectations on Montezuma Mesa, LeDee has twice set his scoring career high and is shooting 58.4%.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2023

The hard roads were coming through, and you could drive most of the way from Montezuma, Indiana, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on slab.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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