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Itzcoatl

Type Figure Region Valley of Mexico Time c. 1370–1440 Also known as Fourth Aztec tlatoani

Itzcoatl (c. 1370–1440), fourth Aztec tlatoani and brother of Chimalpopoca, was active in Tenochtitlan as a high-ranking warrior and priest from 1401…

Timeline

  1. 1401–1410Tenochtitlan · TenochtitlanWhile his brother Chimalpopoca was crown prince and his father Huitzilihuitl reigned, he participated in Tenochtitlan's campaigns against vassals and temple rituals in both military and religious roles, forming a close political network with nobles such as Tlacaelel.
  2. 1427–1430Azcapotzalco (Tepanec) · TepanecHe acceded after Chimalpopoca's assassination, joined with Texcoco and Tlacopan to destroy the Tepanec hegemony, established Aztec dominance in the Valley of Mexico, and reorganized the tribute and alliance systems.
  3. 1430–1440Tenochtitlan · TenochtitlanHe promoted expansion of the Great Temple and city-state hydraulic works, designated his nephew Montezuma Ilhuicamina as successor, and laid institutional and military foundations for the Aztec age of expansion.

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