Pablo Xochiquentzin
Pablo Xochiquentzin († 1536 ) was a governor and cuauhtlato in Tenochtitlán .
Xochiquentzin was a nobleman and worked as a prince tutor at the prince's court in Tenochtitlan . In the absence of princely descent, Xochiquentzin was not recognized as a tlatoani . However, he ruled as cuauhtlato for six years . During his reign, the Spaniards did not succeed in seizing , for example, Martín Ocelotl , a prominent priest of the ancient faith . Only after his death was Juan de Zumárraga able to advance the Mexican Inquisition and the associated Christianization.
He left a son, Bartolomé Xochiquentzin , who became an alkali .
literature
- Nigel Davies : The Aztecs, Masters of State Art - Creators of High Culture , Rowohlt Taschenbuch Verlag, Reinbek bei Hamburg, March 1976, p. 372
- Berthold Riese : The Empire of the Aztecs: History and Culture , Munich 2011, p. 327 , ISBN 978-3-406-61400-2 .
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Andrés de Tapia Motelchiuh |
Governor of Tenochtitlan 1530–1536 |
Diego de Alvarado Huanitzin |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Xochiquentzin, Pablo |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Governor and cuauhtlato in Tenochtitlán |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 15th century or 16th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1536 |