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Coronation of Aztec Emperor Ahuitzotl (1486)

Type Event Region North America Time 1486

In 1486, Ahuitzotl, the eighth tlatoani of Tenochtitlan, formally acceded after the death of Tizoc, completing a smooth transfer of Mexica rule;…

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  1. 1486Tenochtitlan palace district · Valley of MexicoAfter the death of the seventh tlatoani Tizoc, the Mexica noble council (leaders of the telpochcalli and calpulli) within the Triple Alliance framework chose his full brother Ahuitzotl to succeed, avoiding a power vacuum that might destabilize the valley's city-states.
  2. 1486Great Temple plaza · Valley of MexicoAhuitzotl received the 'Four Arrows' investiture in the central plaza, symbolizing dominion over the four quarters. Envoys from the allied cities of Texcoco and Tlacopan brought tribute and homage, and the priesthood conducted ceremonies related to the fire god and the god of war, proclaiming the new ruler's legitimacy.
  3. 1486–1487Tenochtitlan · Valley of MexicoAfter accession, Ahuitzotl reorganized the military aristocracy, continued the Great Temple expansion project, and began planning campaigns against city-states east of the valley and along the Gulf coast, laying the groundwork for the following year's Flower Wars expansion and the temple's dedication ceremonies.

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