Montezuma is mentioned in Neil Young 's song "Cortez the Killer", from the 1975 album Zuma (the title of which is also believed to derive from "Montezuma"). The song's lyrics paint a …

Jan 1, 2026 · Montezuma II, ninth Aztec emperor of Mexico, famous for his dramatic confrontation with the Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes. Montezuma became Cortes’s prisoner in …

Oct 10, 2013 · Montezuma (aka Moctezuma), or more correctly, Motecuhzoma II Xocoyotzin, meaning 'Angry Like A Lord’, was the last fully independent ruler of the Aztec empire before …

"There are two Montezumas: the Montezuma who actually lived — the real, historical Montezuma — and the Montezuma who was invented after his death," says Restall. "The invented …

Montezuma II was the ninth tlatoani of the Aztec Empire who had inherited a kingdom that ruled over large areas of central Mexico and grew rich on a lucrative tribute system. However, he …

Oct 15, 2025 · Montezuma’s reign marked significant developments in trade, religion, and governance, shaping Aztec civilization. Ultimately, the myths surrounding him reflect broader …

Montezuma I (1397-1469), who ruled the Aztecs from 1440 to 1469, is best known for his expansion of the empire and for his building projects, including the dike across Lake Texcoco …

Dec 21, 2024 · Moctezuma Xocoyotzin, often retroactively called Moctezuma II or Montezuma II, was born around 1466 into a prominent lineage of Aztec rulers. He was the great-grandson of …

May 26, 2025 · The Visitor Center at Montezuma Castle, shown at the right, has information for both places. Both places have a short, 1/3 mile trail to see the archeological remains, as well …

But the ruins were incorrectly named for Chief Montezuma by 1800s explorers, who assumed the structure was Aztec in origin. Montezuma Castle was established as a national monument in …