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Tlaltecatzin Cuauhchinanco

Tlaltecatzin was from the city of Cuauhchinanco (present day Puebla, Mexico).

According to Fernando de Alva Ixtlilxochitl's writings in Obras historicas, Tlaltecatzinlived with Techotlala, who ruled Texcoco. During this time, Texcoco was becoming an important political and cultural center. It was said he spoke elegantly thanks to the nurse who raised him, Papaloxochitl.

Poetry

Tlaltecatzin has been remembered as a poet though one of his poems is known to survive. It was recorded twice in post-conquest documents. Several poets refer to him. The poet Chichicuepon from Chalco said, "Tlaltecatzin... lived happily..."

Poems attributed to Tlaltecatzin include:

  • Ycuic Tlaltecatzin, Quauhchinanco (Song of Tlaltecatzin, Cuauhchinanco)
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