1. Acamapichtli was the first Tlatoani, or king, of the Aztecs of Tenochtitlan, and founder of the Aztec imperial dynasty.
11 Facts About Acamapichtli
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Acamapichtli's father, Opochtli Iztahuatzin, was a Mexican leader, while his mother Atotoztli I was the daughter of the King Coxcoxtli and sister of King Huehue Acamapichtli.
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Acamapichtli married Ilancueitl, daughter of the then ruler of Culhuacan, Acolmiztli.
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Acamapichtli built up the city's agricultural base by expanding the chinampa system around the island, and by capturing lakeshore chinampas from other cities, particularly Xochimilco.
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Acamapichtli was crowned with even more pomp than before, at the altar of Huitzilopochtli.
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Acamapichtli was anointed with oil and water by the chief priest, who placed on his head the crown or xiuhuitzolli.
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Acamapichtli was an astute politician who strengthened his position more by alliances with his neighbors than by wars.
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Acamapichtli avoided difficulties with the more powerful rulers, in the case of Tezozomoc, by paying the demanded tribute.
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Acamapichtli was the mother of Huitzilihuitl, who succeeded to the throne after the death of his father.
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Acamapichtli was the son of a slave Acamapichtli had bought in the market of Azcapotzalco.
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Acamapichtli was of noble birth, but had been captured and enslaved.