# Chimalpopoca

_Aztec Emperor, King of Tenochtitlan (1397-1427)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-03

> Chimalpopoca or Chīmalpopōcatzin (1397–1427) was the third Emperor of Tenochtitlan (1417–1427).

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1397 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q257811#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Tenochtitlan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q257811#P19))
- **Died:** 1427 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q257811#P570))
- **Place of death:** Tenochtitlan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q257811#P20))
- **Citizenship:** New Spain ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q257811#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q257811#P106))
- **Spouse:** Matlalatzin ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q257811#P26))
- **Positions held:** tlatoani (1417–1427) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q257811#P39))

## Questions

**When was Chimalpopoca born?**  
Chimalpopoca was born on 1397 in Tenochtitlan.

**What positions has Chimalpopoca held?**  
Positions held by Chimalpopoca include: tlatoani (1417–1427).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Chimalpopoca](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chimalpopoca) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q257811](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q257811) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Chimalpopoca huitzilopochtli.jpg (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chimalpopoca_huitzilopochtli.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Chimalpopoca". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/chimalpopoca. Retrieved 5 November 2026.