Quinatzin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Quinatzin |
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Quinatzin in Codex Xolotl
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| Tlatoani of Texcoco | |
| Successor | Techotlalatzin |
| Born | Quinatzin |
| Spouse | Cuauhcihuatzin |
| Issue | Techotlalatzin |
| Father | Tlotzin Pochotl |
| Mother | Princess Icpacxochitl |
Quinatzin (full name: Quinatzin Tlaltecatzin) was an important king of ancient Texcoco. Texcoco was a powerful city-state in what is now Mexico. He is known as the very first ruler of Texcoco and is sometimes called Quinatzin II.
Who Was Quinatzin?
Quinatzin was a leader of the Chichimeca people. His full name was Quinatzin Tlaltecatzin. He played a big role in the history of his people.
Moving the Capital
Before Quinatzin, the main city for the Chichimeca people was Tenayuca. Quinatzin decided to move the center of power. He made Texcoco the most important city, and Tenayuca became less important. This change helped Texcoco grow into a major city.
His Family
Quinatzin's father was named Tlotzin Pochotl. His mother was a noblewoman named Icpacxochitl.
Quinatzin married a Princess from Huexotla named Cuauhcihuatzin. She became Queen and was the mother of his son, Techotlalatzin. Techotlalatzin later became king after his father. Quinatzin's grandson was Ixtlilxochitl I, who also became a famous ruler. His mother-in-law was named Tomiyauh.
See also
- Mapa Quinatzin, an old document from the 1500s that shows pictures and information about the Nahua people.
