Tlapalizquixochtzin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tlapalizquixochtzin |
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| Queen of Tenochtitlan and Ecatepec | |
| Spouse | Moctezuma II |
| Father | Prince Matlaccoatzin |
Tlapalizquixochtzin was a very important Aztec noblewoman. She was a queen who ruled the Aztec city of Ecatepec. She was also a queen (or empress) in Tenochtitlan. Tenochtitlan was the capital city of the powerful Aztec Empire.
Who Was Tlapalizquixochtzin?
Tlapalizquixochtzin was born a Princess. Her father was Prince Matlaccoatzin. This made her the granddaughter of King Chimalpilli I. She also had a sister named Princess Tlacuilolxochtzin.
Her Royal Family
Tlapalizquixochtzin's sister, Tlacuilolxochtzin, married a very famous Aztec emperor. His name was Moctezuma II. He ruled the Aztec Empire for many years.
Tlacuilolxochtzin and Moctezuma II had a daughter. Her name was Doña Francisca de Moctezuma. Tlapalizquixochtzin also had a nephew who became a king. His name was Diego de Alvarado Huanitzin.
Her Role as Queen
Tlapalizquixochtzin was a queen in two important ways. She was a "Queen Regnant" of Ecatepec. This means she ruled Ecatepec in her own right. She was also a "Queen Consort" of Tenochtitlan. This means she was the wife of the emperor there. She was queen of Tenochtitlan from about 1502 to 1520.
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Moctezuma II, the husband of Tlapalizquixochtzin
