Chimalpopoca
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Chimalpopoca (1397–1427) was the third tlatoani, or Aztec ruler of Tenochtitlán. He was elected tlatoani after the death of his father Huitzilihuitl.
When Chimalpopoca assumed the throne in 1417, Tenochtitlan was a tributary of Azcapotzalco, ruled by his grandfather Tezozomoc. This alliance, and the Mexica's position within it, was strengthened by Tenochtitlan's loyalty during Tezozomoc's 1418 war with Ixtlilxochitl of Texcoco. The conquered city was granted to Tenochtitlan as a tributary, and in 1426 Tezozomoc assisted Chimalpopoca in the construction of a new aqueduct.
However, when Tezozomoc died later that year and was succeeded by his son Maxtla, friendly relations were replaced by violent intrigue, apparently involving tit-for-tat assassination attempts. Taken captive by an expeditionary force from Azcapotzalco and exhibited in a cage, Chimalpopoca committed suicide. His uncle Itzcoatl succeeded him as tlatoani.
| Preceded by: Huitzilíhuitl | Tlatoani of Tenochtitlán 1417–1427 | Succeeded by: Itzcóatl |
