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Bernal Diaz de Castillo was among a number who believed that he had been unfairly condemned. Nevertheless, Cuauhtémoc was indeed executed later in 1525. In his last speech, he told Cortés that he had known all along that he had been destined for such a fate, thanks to the “false promises” that Cortés had made.

Cuauhtemoc was the last Aztec Emperor who ruled from 1520 to 1521.He was born to Ahuitzotl and Tlilancapatl, and was the cousin of late Emperor Moctezuma II. Cuauhtemoc was distinguished for his aggressiveness and determination since an early age. His name itself means ‘a person who has descended like an eagle. Cuauhtemoc ascended the throne when he was merely 25 years old. There were only a few Aztec captains who were eligible for the position. Cuauhtemoc was voted as the most able candidate by the high noblemen. Through his ruling as Emperor, Cuauhtémoc defended the city through a four-month siege.