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.
Average physician income ranges from $253,000 in the Northeast to $281,000 in the Northwest. Certain regions of the country may have to pay more to attract doctors, so physician salaries often reflect the level of competition more than the cost of living.