Moctezuma was born in 1466 and he died June 29, 1520. He was around 54 when he died and at the time the place of his death was called Tenochtitlan.
His uncle named Ahuitzotl was the 8th aztec ruler and on his death he passed the empire to his nephew who we all know as Moctezuma II. After becoming the new aztec ruler, he became the official 9th aztec ruler.
Moctezuma was a student at the temple when he was chosen to become the new ruler. He started ruling in 1502 and was the emperor until 1520 where he was killed by Hernan Cortés. After his death the empire was passed on to Cuitláhuac.
Fact: His name signifies frowning and kingly anger.
His uncle named Ahuitzotl was the 8th aztec ruler and on his death he passed the empire to his nephew who we all know as Moctezuma II. After becoming the new aztec ruler, he became the official 9th aztec ruler.
Moctezuma was a student at the temple when he was chosen to become the new ruler. He started ruling in 1502 and was the emperor until 1520 where he was killed by Hernan Cortés. After his death the empire was passed on to Cuitláhuac.
Fact: His name signifies frowning and kingly anger.