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Acamapichtli

r. c. 1376–1395 · 14th century

Acamapichtli was the first tlatoani, or ruler, of Tenochtitlan, reigning c. 1376–1395. He came from a noble lineage connected to Culhuacan, which gave the Mexica dynasty prestige and legitimacy. His reign established the ruling house from which later Aztec emperors descended.

Acamapichtli
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Culhuacan

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Acamapichtli. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/acamapichtli
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The Epoch Institute. “Acamapichtli.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/acamapichtli.
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