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15 Historical Warlords Who Believed Their Own Hype

Darren January 5, 2026 5 min
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8. Hernán Cortés

8. Hernán Cortés
Hernán Cortés leads the determined Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire, driven by destiny.

Undeterred by the odds, Hernán Cortés spearheaded the conquest of the Aztec Empire, convinced he was favored by fate and God. His self-belief galvanized his men and terrified enemies.

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