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Diego Velazquez de Cuellar (1465-1524)
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Diego Velazquez de Cuellar (1465-1524)
Diego Velazquez de Cuellar (1465-1524) had the intention of ceasing Hernan Cortes. Cortes and his fleet left Cuba in haste for the coast of Mexico. Hernan Cortes resolves not allowing himself to be offended by Diego Velazquez; just reasons for this resolution and what happened until the time came to leave Havana. Historia de la Conquista de Mexico, poblacion, y progresos de la America septentrional, conocida por el nombre de Nueva Espana (History of the Conquest of Mexico, population, and progress of northern America, known by the name of New Spain). First Book. Chapter XIII. Edition published in Barcelona, 1756. Printing house of Lucas de Bezares y Urrutia. Historical Military Library of Barcelona. Catalonia, Spain
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This print captures a pivotal moment in history, depicting Diego Velazquez de Cuellar's failed attempt to stop Hernan Cortes from embarking on his conquest of Mexico. In 1518, Cortes and his fleet hastily departed Cuba for the coast of Mexico, defying Velazquez's orders. Despite Velazquez's intentions to prevent Cortes from reaching his destination, the determined conquistador remained resolute in his mission.
The image is a powerful reminder of the clash between two ambitious men during the Age of Exploration in the Caribbean. The tension between Velazquez and Cortes is palpable as they stand at odds over their conflicting objectives. This historical moment marked a turning point in the colonization of the Americas, with Cortes ultimately defying authority to pursue his own agenda.
As we gaze upon this print, we are transported back to a time when empires clashed and new worlds were discovered. The intricate details captured by Prisma Archivo Fotografico bring this chapter of history to life, allowing us to witness firsthand the struggle for power and control in the New World. Diego Velazquez de Cuellar may have sought to halt Hernan Cortes' expedition, but fate had other plans as Cortes set sail towards destiny despite all obstacles standing in his way.
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