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Coanacoch

d. 1525

Ruler of Texcoco

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About Coanacoch

Coanacochtzin (died 1525) was the last tlatoani (ruler) of Texcoco before the city came under Spanish control.

One of Nezahualpilli's sons, he succeeded to throne after the death of his half-brother Cacama in 1520. When the forces under Hernán Cortés approached Texcoco during their conquest of the Aztec Empire, Coanacoch fled to Tenochtitlan. In his place, Cortés appointed his Spain-aligned brother Tecocoltzin as tlatoani of Texcoco.

Coanacoch assisted Cuauhtémoc at the Fall of Tenochtitlan in defending the city and was captured after its fall. He was executed by Cortés in 1524.

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Important facts

Died
1525
Nationality
Texcoco
Positions held
Tlatoani of Texcoco
Also known as
Coanacatzin

Family & relationships

Parent
Nezahualpilli

Frequently asked questions

Who was Coanacoch?

Ruler of Texcoco

When did Coanacoch die?

Coanacoch died in 1525.

What nationality was Coanacoch?

Coanacoch's recorded nationality: Texcoco.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Coanacoch

· Wikidata: Q1622240

· DBpedia: Coanacoch

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