# Tezozomoc

_Ruler of Azcapotzalco (1320-1426)_

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> Tezozomoc Yacateteltetl, was a Tepanec leader who ruled the altepetl of Azcapotzalco from the year 1353 or Five Reed (1367) or Eight Rabbit (1370) until his death in the year Twelve Rabbit (1426). Histories written down in the early colonial period portray Tezozomoc as a military and political genius who oversaw an expansion of Tepanec influence, bringing about Azcapotzalco's dominance in the Valley of Mexico and beyond.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1320 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q778550#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Valley of Mexico ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q778550#P19))
- **Died:** 1426 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q778550#P570))
- **Place of death:** Azcapotzalco ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q778550#P20))
- **Occupation:** monarch; politician; ruler ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q778550#P106))
- **Spouse:** Chalchiuhcozcatzin ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q778550#P26))
- **Positions held:** tlatoani (since 1367) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q778550#P39))

## Questions

**When was Tezozomoc born?**  
Tezozomoc was born on 1320 in Valley of Mexico.

**What positions has Tezozomoc held?**  
Positions held by Tezozomoc include: tlatoani (since 1367).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Tezozomoc](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tezozomoc_(Azcapotzalco)) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q778550](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q778550) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Tezozomoc.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tezozomoc.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Tezozomoc, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Tezozomoc.jpg — Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain.

## Cite this page

"Tezozomoc". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/tezozomoc. Retrieved 7 November 2026.