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Tochihuitzin coyolchiuhqui

1400 – 1500

Nahuatl-language poet

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Lived 1400 – 1500. Tochihuitzin coyolchiuhqui was a writer.

Tochihuitzin, son of Itzcoatl, was ruler of Teotlatzinco. Tochihuitzin and his brothers helped save Nezahualcoyotl from being captured by the Azcapotzalca that Nezahualcoyotl found refuge with the Mexica. According to Cronica Mexicayotl, Tochihuitzin married Achihuapoltzin, daughter of Tlacaelel. After the battle against the city of Azcapotzalco, Tochihuitzin became ruler of Teotlatzinco.

Poetry He would be remembered as a poet. His poems mostly focused on the meaning of life.

Poems attributed to Tochihuitzin include:

Zan Tontemiquico (We Come Only To Dream) Cuicatl Anyolque (You Have Lived The Song)

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Born
1400
Birth century
Died
1500
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Who was Tochihuitzin coyolchiuhqui?

Nahuatl-language poet

When was Tochihuitzin coyolchiuhqui born?

Tochihuitzin coyolchiuhqui was born in 1400.

When did Tochihuitzin coyolchiuhqui die?

Tochihuitzin coyolchiuhqui died in 1500.

What was Tochihuitzin coyolchiuhqui's occupation?

Tochihuitzin coyolchiuhqui was a writer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tochihuitzin coyolchiuhqui

· Wikidata: Q6147818

· DBpedia: Tochihuitzin coyolchiuhqui

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