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Moctezuma II
He ruled the most powerful empire in Mesoamerica, received the Spanish as possible gods, and within two years had died and his world had ceased to exist.
1466–1520
Life Journey
A reign of power, encounter and dramatic transformation
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1466–1502
Noble upbringing
Moctezuma II was born into the Aztec elite, receiving training in leadership, warfare, and religious traditions.
