Ahuitzotl (Nahuatl: āhuitzotl pronounced [aːˈwisot͡ɬ]) was the eighth Aztec ruler the Hueyi Tlatoani of the city of Tenochtitlan son of princess Atotoztli II. He was responsible for much of the expansion of the Mexica domain and consolidated the empire’s power after emulating his predecessor. He took power as tlatoani in the year 7 Rabbit (1486) after the death of his predecessor and brother Tizoc.His sons were kings Chimalpilli II and Cuauhtémoc and he also had one daughter.
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