Martín Cortés, 2nd Marquess of the Valley of Oaxaca

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Martín Cortés, 2nd Marquess of the Valley of Oaxaca born?1532
2. Where was Martín Cortés, 2nd Marquess of the Valley of Oaxaca born?Spain
3. When did Martín Cortés, 2nd Marquess of the Valley of Oaxaca die?August 13, 1589
4. What is the parentage?Son of Hernán Cortés and Doña Juana de Zúñiga
5. What is the key event?Investigated and tried for his role in the conspiracy of the encomenderos
6. Who was Martín Cortés?Martín Cortés was the legitimate son of the famous Spanish explorer Hernán Cortés and his second wife, Doña Juana de Zúñiga. He was born in 1532 and became the 2nd Marquess of the Valley of Oaxaca.

Conquistador: Spanish soldiers and explorers who conquered territories in the Americas during the 16th century.
Marquessate: A territorial domain and title held by a nobleman of the rank of Marquess.
Encomienda System: A Spanish labor system that rewarded conquerors with the labor of particular indigenous groups.
New Laws: Laws passed by the Spanish Crown in 1542 intended to regulate the activities of the Spanish conquistadors and limit their power.