Map of Cuauhtlantzinco (Codex Campos)/ Mapa de Cuauhtlantzinco


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Description

The Map of Cuauhtlantzinco tells the story of a native chief named Tepoztecatzin and his experiences at the time of Spanish contact, including the introduction of Christianity to his village.

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Title

Map of Cuauhtlantzinco (Codex Campos)

Title - Spanish

Mapa de Cuauhtlantzinco

Date Created

c. 1650-1700

Description

The Map of Cuauhtlantzinco tells the story of a native chief named Tepoztecatzin and his experiences at the time of Spanish contact, including the introduction of Christianity to his village.

Description - Spanish

El Mapa de Cuauhtlantzinco cuenta la historia de un cacique llamado Tepoztecatzin y de sus experiencias durante el período de contacto inicial con los españoles, incluyendo la introducción de la religion católica a su pueblo.

Genre

article

Topical Subject(s)

Campaigns & battles
Cities & towns
Catholicism
Documents
History
Kings
Religion
Campañas y batallas
Ciudades y pueblos
Catolicismo
Documentos
Historia
Religion
Reyes

Topical Subject(s) - Spanish

Campañas y batallas
Ciudades y pueblos
Catolicismo
Documentos
Historia
Religion
Reyes

Geographical Subject(s)

Puebla (Mexico)

Publisher

The Latin American Library

Notes (Physical)

The original map consisted of 44 oil paintings on European paper each measuring 30 x 40 cm. They were discovered in 1836 by Padre D. José Vicente Campos. In 1855 he had them pasted onto cotton sheeting and mounted in two woooden frames to preserve them.

Type of Resource

text
still image

Source

LAL Map 468

Rights

Physical rights are retained by the Latin American Library. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

Contact Information

lal@tulane.edu