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Acamapichtli was an astute politician who strengthened his position more by alliances with his neighbors than by wars (of which there were only two or three during his reign). He avoided difficulties with the more powerful rulers, in the case of Tezozómoc, by paying the demanded tribute.
Acamapichtli (which means "Handful of Arrows" or "Handful of Reeds") was tlatoani (king, or Great Speaker) of the Aztecs of Tenochtitlan, and founder of the Aztec imperial dynasty. He is considered to be the first “true” emperor of the Aztecs, which was really an alliance of tribes or families. Chronicles differ as to the dates of his reign.
Acamapichtli is best remembered today for establishing the Aztec Empire and growing the strength and wealth of Tenochtitlan. He became ruler in 1376 following the death of Tenoch, the Aztec leader who founded the city of Tenochtitlan in 1325.
Acamapichtli ( Classical Nahuatl: Ācamāpichtli [aːkamaːˈpit͡ʃt͡ɬi], meaning "Handful of reeds") was the first Tlatoani, or king, of the Aztecs (or Mexica) of Tenochtitlan, and founder of the Aztec imperial dynasty. Chronicles differ as to the dates of his reign: according to the Codex Chimalpahin, he reigned from 1367 to 1387 ...
Acamapichtli’s visual features are elements of Aztec pictography, in which visual representations of people, places, and events act like writing. For instance, a literate reader can examine the representation of Acamapichtli (ignoring the name glyph) and conclude that he is a ruler since he wears the turquoise
1100 - 1200. The Valley of Mexico is first settled by migrating tribes (Chichimecs, Tepanecs, Mexica and Acolhua). c. 1345 - 1521. The Aztec civilization flourishes in Mesoamerica. 1345. Traditional date for the founding of the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan on Lake Texcoco . 1350 - 1522.
In 1396, at Acamapichtli's death, his son Huitzilihhuitl (lit. "Hummingbird feather") became ruler; married to Tezozomoc's daughter, the relation with Azcapotzalco remained close. Chimalpopoca (lit. "She smokes like a shield"), son of Huitzilihhuitl, became ruler of Tenochtitlan in 1417.
1345. Traditional date for the founding of the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan on Lake Texcoco . 1351. New Fire Ceremony celebrated by the Aztecs. 1375 - 1395. Acamapichtli reigns as leader of the Aztecs. 1396 - 1417. Huitzilihuitl reigns as leader of the Aztec Empire . 1403.
Acamapichtli (Classical Nahuatl: Ācamāpichtli [aːkamaːˈpit͡ʃt͡ɬi], meaning "Handful of reeds") was the first Tlatoani, or king, of the Aztecs (or Mexica) of Tenochtitlan, and founder of the Aztec imperial dynasty.
In Aztec painted writing, the representation of the ruler Acamapichtli itself carries meaning just like its associated name glyph. Acamapichtli’s visual features are elements of Aztec pictography, in which visual representations of people, places, and events act like writing.