Bernal Díaz del Castillo

Bernal Díaz del Castillo was a Spanish soldier and chronicler who participated in the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century. Born around 1492, he documented the events from a firsthand perspective, providing detailed accounts of the battles, the indigenous peoples, and the challenges faced by the explorers. His most famous work, "The True History of the Conquest of New Spain," offers valuable insights into this historic period, blending personal experience with historical narrative. Díaz’s writings remain an important source for understanding the early exploration and colonization of Mexico by the Spanish.