Cacamatzin | |
Birth Place: | Mexico Tenochtitlan |
Death Place: | Michoacán |
Allegiance: | Mexico Tenochtitlan |
Rank: | Tlacochcalcatl |
Relations: | Son of Tlacaelel and Maquiztzin |
Cacamatzin was a 15th-century Aztec noble — the eldest son of the cihuacoatl, Tlacaelel[1] — and warrior who held the title of Tlacochcalcatl. His mother was princess Maquiztzin.[2]
He had twelve children, only three of whom are known:[3]
Cacamatzin was killed by the Purépecha after being captured in battle.[2]
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