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Huitzilihuitl

Type Figure Region Mexico Time c. 1350–1417 Also known as Huitzilihuitl、维齐利维齐特利、Huitzilihuitzin

Huitzilihuitl was the second ruler (tlatoani) of the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan, reigning roughly 1390–1397;…

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  1. c. 1350–1390Tenochtitlan · Valley of MexicoGrew up in Tenochtitlan as a son of the first ruler Acamapichtli, receiving military and religious training in preparation for inheriting the throne.
  2. 1391–1417Tenochtitlan · Valley of MexicoDuring his reign he expanded the city and the Great Temple, married a daughter of Tezozomoc to consolidate the vassal relationship with Azcapotzalco, and the Mexica city-state steadily grew its power under Tepanec hegemony.

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