Mexico, United Mexican States - a Republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

Espana, Kingdom of Spain, Spain - a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

explorer, adventurer - someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

Cortes, Cortez, Hernan Cortes, Hernan Cortez, Hernando Cortes, Hernando Cortez - Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547)