Antonio Pimentel Tlahuitoltzin

Antonio Pimentel Tlahuitoltzin was tlatoani (ruler) of Texcoco from 1540 to 1545.

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His rule began in 1540 after the execution of his half brother and rival for the throne Carlos by the Spanish Inquisition. Unlike Carlos, Antonio was outwardly a Christian with a close relationship with the cleric Toribio de Benavente Motolinia. He successfully maintained his authority under the threat of Spanish imperialism adapting the pre-colonial state to the new situation. He died of disease five years into his reign and nominated Hernando as his successor.