Cacamatzin
15th-century Aztec noble
About Cacamatzin
Cacamatzin was a warrior.
Cacamatzin was a 15th-century Aztec noble — the eldest son of the cihuacoatl, Tlacaelel — and warrior who held the title of Tlacochcalcatl. His mother was princess Maquiztzin.
He had twelve children, only three of whom are known: A female (name unknown), who married Nezahualpilli, the tlatoani of Texcoco. The pair had a son, named Cacamatzin after his grandfather, who succeeded his father as ruler of Texcoco. Chicuey or Chicome Axochitzin, a warrior whose daughter became the mistress of Juan Rodríguez de Villafuerte, a Spanish conquistador.
Cacamatzin was killed by the Purépecha after being captured in battle.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Cacamatzin?
15th-century Aztec noble
When was Cacamatzin born?
Cacamatzin was born in Tenochtitlan.
When did Cacamatzin die?
Cacamatzin died in Michoacán.
What was Cacamatzin's occupation?
Cacamatzin was a warrior.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Cacamatzin (tlacochcalcatl)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cacamatzin. https://biography.guide/cacamatzin/
MLA: "Cacamatzin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/cacamatzin/.
Chicago: "Cacamatzin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/cacamatzin/.
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