1466–1520, Aztec emperor of Mexico (?1502–20). He was overthrown and killed by the Spanish conquistador Cortés
Montezuma II in American English
(ˌmɑntəˈzumə)
1480?-1520; Aztec emperor of Mexico (1502-20)
Montezuma II in American English
(ˌmɑntəˈzuːmə)
noun
c1470–1520, last Aztec emperor of Mexico 1502–20
Also: Moctezuma
Word origin
[‹ Sp ‹ Nahuatl Motēuczōmah, Motēcuhzōmah, equiv. to mo- reflexive pron. + tēuc(tli) lord, nobleman + zōmah frowned in anger, i.e., the one who became angry like a nobleman]