# Hernando Cortez — The Columbiad character guide

> Hernando Cortez in The Columbiad by Joel Barlow.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Cortez

**First appearance:** 0004-book-i

## Who they are

The Spanish conquistador of Mexico, depicted as a ruthless but bold explorer.

## Links

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