Tlaltecatzin of Cuauhchinanco
| Tlaltecatzin | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mid 14th Century |
| Died | Early 15th Century |
Tlaltecatzin, was from the city of Cuauhchinanco (present day Puebla).
According to Fernando de Alva Ixtlilxochitl's writings in Obras historicas, lived 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 his nurse who raised him, Papaloxochitl.
Poetry
Tlaltecatzin has been remembered as a poet though one of his poems is known to survive though it was recorded twice in post-conquest documents. Several poets reference him. The poet Chichicuepon from Chalco said: "Tlaltecatzin... lived happily..."
Poems attributed to Tlaltecatzin include:
- Ycuic Tlaltecatzin, Quauhchinanco (Song of Tlaltecatzin, Cuauhchinanco)
References
- Leon-Portilla, Miguel (2000). Fifteen Poets of the Aztec World. Oklahoma: University of Oklahoma Press.
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