Yes, Hernan Cortes survived his expedition to conquer the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century. He faced challenging battles, including the famous siege of Tenochtitlan, but ultimately succeeded in overthrowing the Aztec ruler Moctezuma II and claiming the territory for Spain. Cortes went on to govern the newly conquered lands for several years before returning to Spain.
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