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| ARTICLES RELATED TO Spanish conquest of Yucatán | | | |  Spanish conquest of Yucatán: Encyclopedia II - Spanish colonization of the Americas - Spanish coloniesAreas in the Americas under Spanish control included most of South and Central America, Mexico, parts of the Caribbean and much of the United States.
The initial years saw a struggle between the Conquistadores and the royal authority. The Conquistadores were often poor nobles that wanted to acquire the land and labourers (Encomiendas and Repartimientos) that they couldn't achieve in Europe. Rebellions were frequent (See Lope de Aguirre). The Spanish Crown resorted to several systems of government, including Adelantados, C ...
See also:Spanish colonization of the Americas, Spanish colonization of the Americas - Early settlement, Spanish colonization of the Americas - Effect on natives, Spanish colonization of the Americas - Slavery, Spanish colonization of the Americas - Spanish colonies, Spanish colonization of the Americas - Caribbean, Spanish colonization of the Americas - South America, Spanish colonization of the Americas - Central America, Spanish colonization of the Americas - North America, Spanish colonization of the Americas - Northern extent of Spanish influence, Spanish colonization of the Americas - Independence Read more here: » Spanish colonization of the Americas: Encyclopedia II - Spanish colonization of the Americas - Spanish colonies |
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| | | | | Spanish conquest of Yucatán: Encyclopedia II - Spanish colonization of the Americas - Effect on natives European diseases (smallpox, influenza, measles and typhus) to which the native populations had no resistance, and cruel systems of forced labor (such as the infamous haciendas and mining industry's mita), decimated the American population. These diseases usually preceeded the Spanish invaders, and the resulting population loss (between 30 and 90 percent in some cases) severely weakened the native civilizations' ability to fight back.
After conquering an area, the colonists usually enslaved the native people, using them for forced lab ...
See also:Spanish colonization of the Americas, Spanish colonization of the Americas - Early settlement, Spanish colonization of the Americas - Effect on natives, Spanish colonization of the Americas - Slavery, Spanish colonization of the Americas - Spanish colonies, Spanish colonization of the Americas - Caribbean, Spanish colonization of the Americas - South America, Spanish colonization of the Americas - Central America, Spanish colonization of the Americas - North America, Spanish colonization of the Americas - Northern extent of Spanish influence, Spanish colonization of the Americas - Independence Read more here: » Spanish colonization of the Americas: Encyclopedia II - Spanish colonization of the Americas - Effect on natives |
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| | | | | Spanish conquest of Yucatán: Encyclopedia II - Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - The supposed etymology of Yucatán and the more probable etymology of Catoche This moment in which the Indians came up to the Spanish boats and accepted strings of green beads and other trifles fashioned for this purpose was one of the few peaceful contacts that Hernández's group had with the Indians, and even these gestures of peace were feigned on the part of the Indians. These contacts of March 4 may have been the birth of the toponyms Yucatán and Catoche, whose surprising and amusing history — perhaps too amusing to be true — is often cited. Be it history or legend, the story is that the Spania ...
See also:Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Origin of Hernández's expedition: Slave-hunting or exploration?, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - The discovery of Yucatán: the Gran Cairo, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - The supposed etymology of Yucatán and the more probable etymology of Catoche, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Battle of Catoche exploration of the island of Yucatán discovery of Lázaro Campeche, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Champotón–Potonchán and the bad fight, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Thirst and return by way of Florida, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Consequences of the discovery of Yucatán Read more here: » Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán: Encyclopedia II - Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - The supposed etymology of Yucatán and the more probable etymology of Catoche |
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| | | | | Spanish conquest of Yucatán: Encyclopedia II - Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - The discovery of Yucatán: the Gran Cairo Whether or not they were in search of Indians of the Guanajes islets, on February 8, 1517 they left Havana in two warships and a brigantine, crewed by over 100 men. The captain of the expedition was Francisco Hernández de Córdoba, the pilot Antón de Alaminos, from Palos. Camacho de Triana (the name suggests he was from Seville) and Joan Álvarez de Huelva (nicknamed "el manquillo", which indicates that he was missing a limb), piloted the other two ships.
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See also:Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Origin of Hernández's expedition: Slave-hunting or exploration?, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - The discovery of Yucatán: the Gran Cairo, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - The supposed etymology of Yucatán and the more probable etymology of Catoche, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Battle of Catoche exploration of the island of Yucatán discovery of Lázaro Campeche, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Champotón–Potonchán and the bad fight, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Thirst and return by way of Florida, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Consequences of the discovery of Yucatán Read more here: » Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán: Encyclopedia II - Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - The discovery of Yucatán: the Gran Cairo |
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| | | | | Spanish conquest of Yucatán: Encyclopedia II - Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Thirst and return by way of Florida The expeditionaries had returned to the ships without the fresh water that had been the original reason to land. Furthermore, they saw their crew reduced by more than fifty men, many of them sailors, which combined with the great number of the seriously injured made it an impossibility to operate three ships. They broke up the ship of least draught burning it on the high sea, after having distributed to the others two its sails, anchors, and cables.
The thirst began to become intolerable. Bernal writes that their tongues and throats c ...
See also:Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Origin of Hernández's expedition: Slave-hunting or exploration?, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - The discovery of Yucatán: the Gran Cairo, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - The supposed etymology of Yucatán and the more probable etymology of Catoche, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Battle of Catoche exploration of the island of Yucatán discovery of Lázaro Campeche, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Champotón–Potonchán and the bad fight, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Thirst and return by way of Florida, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Consequences of the discovery of Yucatán Read more here: » Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán: Encyclopedia II - Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Thirst and return by way of Florida |
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| | | | | Spanish conquest of Yucatán: Encyclopedia II - Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Consequences of the discovery of Yucatán The discovery of El Gran Cairo, in March 1517, was without a doubt a crucial moment in the Spanish perception of the natives of the Americas: until then, nothing had resembled the stories of Marco Polo, or the promises of Columbus, which prophesied Cathay, or even the Garden of Paradise, just past every cape or river. Even more than the later encounters with the Aztec and Inca cultures, El Gran Cairo resembled the conquistadores' dream. When the news arrived in Cuba, the Spaniards gave new energy to their imaginations, creating ...
See also:Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Origin of Hernández's expedition: Slave-hunting or exploration?, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - The discovery of Yucatán: the Gran Cairo, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - The supposed etymology of Yucatán and the more probable etymology of Catoche, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Battle of Catoche exploration of the island of Yucatán discovery of Lázaro Campeche, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Champotón–Potonchán and the bad fight, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Thirst and return by way of Florida, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Consequences of the discovery of Yucatán Read more here: » Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán: Encyclopedia II - Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Consequences of the discovery of Yucatán |
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| | | | | Spanish conquest of Yucatán: Encyclopedia II - Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Battle of Catoche exploration of the island of Yucatán discovery of Lázaro Campeche The following day, as promised, the natives returned with more canoes, to transfer the Spaniards to land. They were alarmed that the shore was full of natives, and that consequently the landing might prove to be dangerous. Nonetheless, they landed as they were asked to by their until-now friendly host, the cacique (chief) of El gran Cairo, deciding however to land en masse using also their own launches as a precaution. It also appears they armed themse ...
See also:Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Origin of Hernández's expedition: Slave-hunting or exploration?, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - The discovery of Yucatán: the Gran Cairo, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - The supposed etymology of Yucatán and the more probable etymology of Catoche, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Battle of Catoche exploration of the island of Yucatán discovery of Lázaro Campeche, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Champotón–Potonchán and the bad fight, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Thirst and return by way of Florida, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Consequences of the discovery of Yucatán Read more here: » Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán: Encyclopedia II - Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Battle of Catoche exploration of the island of Yucatán discovery of Lázaro Campeche |
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| | | | | Spanish conquest of Yucatán: Encyclopedia II - Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Champotón–Potonchán and the bad fight They sailed some six days in good weather and another four in a tempest that almost wrecked their ships. Their supply of good drinking water was now yet again exhausted, owing to the poor condition of the containers. Being now in an extreme situation, they stopped to gather water in a place that Bernal sometimes calls Potonchán and sometimes by its present-day name of Champotón, where the river of the same name meets the sea. When they had filled the jugs, they found themselves su ...
See also:Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Origin of Hernández's expedition: Slave-hunting or exploration?, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - The discovery of Yucatán: the Gran Cairo, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - The supposed etymology of Yucatán and the more probable etymology of Catoche, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Battle of Catoche exploration of the island of Yucatán discovery of Lázaro Campeche, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Champotón–Potonchán and the bad fight, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Thirst and return by way of Florida, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Consequences of the discovery of Yucatán Read more here: » Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán: Encyclopedia II - Francisco Hernández de Córdoba discoverer of Yucatán - Champotón–Potonchán and the bad fight |
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| | | | | Spanish conquest of Yucatán: Encyclopedia II - Maya codices - Background There were many such books in existence at the time of the Spanish conquest of Yucatán in the 16th century, but they were destroyed in bulk by the Conquistadors and priests soon after. In particular, all those in Yucatán were ordered destroyed by Bishop Diego de Landa in July of 1562. Such codices were primary written records of Maya civilization, together with the many inscriptions on stone monuments and stelae which survive to the present day. However, their range of subject matter in all likelihood differed significantly from the topics ...
See also:Maya codices, Maya codices - Background, Maya codices - Dresden Codex, Maya codices - Madrid Codex, Maya codices - Paris Codex, Maya codices - Grolier Codex, Maya codices - Other Maya codices, Maya codices - Forgeries, Maya codices - Commentary, Maya codices - Technology Read more here: » Maya codices: Encyclopedia II - Maya codices - Background |
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| | | | | | | | Spanish conquest of Yucatán: Encyclopedia II - Yucatán - History
Yucatán - Prehistory.
Yucatán - Pre-Columbian era.
Before the arrival of the Spanish in the area, the Yucatán was the home of the Maya civilization, and in particular the Yucatecan Maya people. Archaeological remains show ceremonial architecture dating back some 3000 years; some Maya hieroglyphic inscriptions found in the area date back to the Maya Pre-Classic era (before c. 200). Maya cities of the Yucatán continued to flourish after the central and southern lowland Classic-era M ...
See also:Yucatán, Yucatán - History, Yucatán - Prehistory, Yucatán - Pre-Columbian era, Yucatán - Arrival of the Spanish, Yucatán - Independence and the turbulent 1840s, Yucatán - Mid 19th century through mid 20th century, Yucatán - Late 20th century: An end to relative isolation, Yucatán - Footnotes Read more here: » Yucatán: Encyclopedia II - Yucatán - History |
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| | | | | | Spanish conquest of Yucatán: Encyclopedia II - Maya codices - Background There were many such books in existence at the time of the Spanish conquest of Yucatán in the 16th century, but they were destroyed in bulk by the Conquistadors and priests soon after. In particular, all those in Yucatán were ordered destroyed by Bishop Diego de Landa in July of 1562. Such codices were primary written records of Maya civilization, together with the many inscriptions on stone monuments and stelae which survive to the present day. However, their range of subject matter in all likelihood differed significantly from the topics ...
See also:Maya codices, Maya codices - Background, Maya codices - Dresden Codex, Maya codices - Madrid Codex, Maya codices - Paris Codex, Maya codices - Grolier Codex, Maya codices - Other Maya codices, Maya codices - Forgeries, Maya codices - Commentary Read more here: » Maya codices: Encyclopedia II - Maya codices - Background |
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| | | | | | Spanish conquest of Yucatán: Encyclopedia II - Charles Etienne Brasseur de Bourbourg - Dispatched to Quebec A year previously he had come to the attention of the Canadian Abbé, Léon Gingras, whom he had met (and apparently impressed) in Rome. Abbé Gingras made entreaties to his friend and colleague the vicar-general of Quebec, Abbé Charles-Félix Cazeau, to have Brasseur de Bourbourg assigned to a position in the seminary there. Correspondence began in late 1844, with Abbé Gingras pressing his claims that the seminary "...move heaven and earth to ensure that such a splendid bird does n ...
See also:Charles Etienne Brasseur de Bourbourg, Charles Etienne Brasseur de Bourbourg - Early life and writings, Charles Etienne Brasseur de Bourbourg - Dispatched to Quebec, Charles Etienne Brasseur de Bourbourg - Travels and expeditions to Central America, Charles Etienne Brasseur de Bourbourg - Discovery of de Landa's work, Charles Etienne Brasseur de Bourbourg - Publication of Popol Vuh, Charles Etienne Brasseur de Bourbourg - Identification of Maya codex, Charles Etienne Brasseur de Bourbourg - Death assessment of accomplishments, Charles Etienne Brasseur de Bourbourg - List of publications Read more here: » Charles Etienne Brasseur de Bourbourg: Encyclopedia II - Charles Etienne Brasseur de Bourbourg - Dispatched to Quebec |
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| | | | | Spanish conquest of Yucatán: Encyclopedia II - Chichen Itza - The site "Chichen" contains many fine stone buildings in various states of preservation; the buildings were formerly used as temples, palaces, stages, markets, baths, and ballcourts.
The Yucatán has no above-ground rivers, so the fact that there were three natural sink holes (cenotes) providing plentiful water year round at Chichen made it a natural spot for a center of population. Two of these cenotes are still in existence, the most famous being the legendary "Cenote of Sacrifice", which was sacred to the Maya rain god Chaac. Offerings of j ...
See also:Chichen Itza, Chichen Itza - Name and orthography, Chichen Itza - The site, Chichen Itza - Modern investigations at Chichen Itza, Chichen Itza - Publications Read more here: » Chichen Itza: Encyclopedia II - Chichen Itza - The site |
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| | | | | Spanish conquest of Yucatán: Encyclopedia II - Charles Etienne Brasseur de Bourbourg - Death, assessment of accomplishments He died at Nice at the beginning of 1874, at the age of 59.
His linguistic and archaeological fieldwork, as well as his diligent collection, discovery and republication of source materials proved to be highly useful for subsequent Mesoamerican researchers and scholars. The interpretations and theories he personally advanced mostly proved to be inaccurate.
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See also:Charles Etienne Brasseur de Bourbourg, Charles Etienne Brasseur de Bourbourg - Early life and writings, Charles Etienne Brasseur de Bourbourg - Dispatched to Quebec, Charles Etienne Brasseur de Bourbourg - Travels and expeditions to Central America, Charles Etienne Brasseur de Bourbourg - Discovery of de Landa's work, Charles Etienne Brasseur de Bourbourg - Publication of Popol Vuh, Charles Etienne Brasseur de Bourbourg - Identification of Maya codex, Charles Etienne Brasseur de Bourbourg - Death, assessment of accomplishments, Charles Etienne Brasseur de Bourbourg - List of publications Read more here: » Charles Etienne Brasseur de Bourbourg: Encyclopedia II - Charles Etienne Brasseur de Bourbourg - Death, assessment of accomplishments |
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