Totoquihuaztli I
Tlatoani of Tlacopan from 1430 to 1469
About Totoquihuaztli I
Totoquihuaztli I was a huey tlatoani.
Totoquihuatzin I was a tlatoani (ruler) of the pre-Columbian Tepanec altepetl (ethnic state) of Tlacopan in the Valley of Mexico.
It was during the reign of Totoquihuatzin I that the foundation of the Triple Alliance was formed, including the distribution of territory and share of tribute between Tlacopan, Tenochtitlan and Texcoco.
In 1440 Totoquihuatzin I participated in the selection of Moctezuma I to succeed Itzcoatl. Then again in 1466 Totoquihuatzin I participated in the selection of Axayacatl to succeed Moctezuma I as the next tlatoani of Tenochtitlan.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Totoquihuaztli I?
tlatoani of Tlacopan from 1430 to 1469
When was Totoquihuaztli I born?
Totoquihuaztli I was born in Tlacopan.
What was Totoquihuaztli I's occupation?
Totoquihuaztli I was a huey tlatoani.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Totoquihuaztli I
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Totoquihuaztli I. https://biography.guide/totoquihuaztli-i/
MLA: "Totoquihuaztli I." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/totoquihuaztli-i/.
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