Xicomecoatl
Xicomecoatl, Chicomácatl, or as he was referred to as by the Spanish conquistador Bernal Díaz del Castillo, "Cacique Gordo": 91 (in Spanish, Fat Cacique), was the ruler of the city of Cempoala while it was under control of the Mexica Empire.
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Representation of Xicomecoatl by the new Spanish painters Juan González and Miguel González, 1698 | |
| Nationality | Mexica |
| Other names | Chicomácatl |
| Occupation | Ruler of Cempoala |
| Era | Early 16th century |
He was known for his alliance with the Spanish captain Hernán Cortés, formed in 15 July 1519, which made him one of the first allies of the Spanish during the conquest of the Mexica Empire.
His political position as ruler of Cempoala made him a highly important person in the empire, as the city is sometimes referred to as "the capital of the Totonac empire", due to its influence over other Totonac settlements.
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