of 10. Hernan Cortes, Conquistador of the Aztec Empire. Hernan Cortes. In 1519, the ambitious HernÃ¡n CortÃ©s set out from Cuba with 600 men on an expedition to the mainland in present-day Mexico. He soon came into contact with the mighty Aztec Empire, home to millions of citizens and thousands of warriors.
The average salary for doctors ranges from $183,180 for pediatricians to $258,100 for anesthesiologists. Becoming a doctor involves paying a bundle for medical school and putting in long hours, but the financial pay-off can be substantial.
The average annual salary for family physicians also varies depending on the work setting. Family doctors employed by hospitals have the highest salaries â $204,000 a year on average â followed by those working in multispecialty group practices, who earn around $191,000 a year.