You’ll find several bits of information by using these links. (Or do your own research by entering Hernan Cortes or Hernando Cortez in Google.)

1. A basic page on Cortes
   

2. Hernan Cortes in Wikipedia
   

3. A short paragraph on Cortes
   

4. Facts and a video on Cortes from Bio.com
   

5. Baja California history, with a mention of Cortes (read the Middle History section)
   

6. More info in a simple page, with an annoying ad
   

7. One more page with some info you might be looking for
   

8. Another website with info on several explorers. Look for Cortes.
   

9. More notes... lots of words, but info you need is there.
   

10. A timeline of Cortes’ life
    

11. For information on who sent Cortes, look for Diego Velazquez de Cuellar.
    

12. Here’s a great map with a timeline and pictures