Itzquauhtzin
Tlatoani (king) of Aztec Tlatelolco
About Itzquauhtzin
Itzquauhtzin was a Mexican.
Itzquauhtzin (9 Reed – 2 Flint (1520) ) was a king (tlatoani) of Nahua altepetl Tlatelolco. He was mentioned in Chimalpahin Codex.
Biography Itzquauhtzin was a son of the king Tlacateotl and his aunt Xiuhcanahualtzin and grandson of Quaquapitzahuac and queen Acxocueitl. His brother was king Tezozomoctli.
He was a quauhtlatoani (interim ruler). He was installed by Emperor Axayacatl of Tenochtitlan and killed by the Spaniards.
His successor was Diego de Mendoza.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Itzquauhtzin?
tlatoani (king) of Aztec Tlatelolco
When did Itzquauhtzin die?
Itzquauhtzin died in 1520.
What nationality was Itzquauhtzin?
Itzquauhtzin was Mexican.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Itzquauhtzin. https://biography.guide/itzquauhtzin/
MLA: "Itzquauhtzin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/itzquauhtzin/.
Chicago: "Itzquauhtzin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/itzquauhtzin/.
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