Techotlalatzin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Techotlalatzin |
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Techotlalatzin from Codex Xolotl
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| Tlatoani of Texcoco | |
| Reign | 1357/1377 - 1409 |
| Predecessor | Quinatzin |
| Successor | Ixtlilxochitl I |
| Died | 1409 |
| Spouse | Tozquentzin |
| Issue | Ixtlilxochitl I |
| Father | Quinatzin |
Techotlalatzin was an important ruler of an ancient city called Texcoco. He lived a long time ago, from around 1357 or 1377 until he passed away in 1409. Texcoco was a powerful city-state in what is now Mexico, long before Europeans arrived. Techotlalatzin was special because he was the first ruler of his people, the Acolhua, to fully adopt the culture and language of the main groups in the Valley of Mexico. This included speaking Nahuatl, the language spoken by the Aztec people.
Who Was Techotlalatzin?
Techotlalatzin was the son of a ruler named Quinatzin. He became the tlatoani, or ruler, of Texcoco. His rule helped shape the future of his people, the Acolhua. He worked to make Texcoco a strong and important city.
Building His Kingdom
Techotlalatzin managed to create a small kingdom for the Acolhua people. This kingdom was located on the eastern side of Lake Texcoco. Even though his kingdom was growing, it was still influenced by a powerful empire nearby. This was the Tepanec empire, led by a ruler named Tezozomoc from the city of Azcapotzalco.
Family and Successor
Techotlalatzin married a woman named Tozquentzin. She was the daughter of Acolmiztli from the city of Coatlichan. Techotlalatzin and Tozquentzin had a son named Ixtlilxochitl I. After Techotlalatzin's death in 1409, Ixtlilxochitl I became the next ruler. He later challenged the power of Tezozomoc and the Tepanec empire.
See also
In Spanish: Techotlalatzin para niños
