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Kʼinich Kan Bahlam II
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Kʼinich Kan Bahlam II[N 1] (Mayan pronunciation: [kʼihniʧ kan ɓahlam]), also known as Chan Bahlum II, (May 23, 635 – February 20, 702) was ajaw of the Maya city-state of Palenque, in what is now the state of Chiapas, Mexico. He acceded to the throne in January, 684, several months after the death of his father and predecessor, Kʼinich Janaab Pakal I and ruled until his death.[N 2][1]
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Kʼinich Kan Bahlam II | |
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Ajaw | |
![]() Kʼinich Kan Bahlam II on tablet from the Temple XVII. | |
King of Palenque | |
Reign | 10 January 684 – 20 February 702 |
Predecessor | Kʼinich Janaab Pakal I |
Successor | Kʼinich Kʼan Joy Chitam II |
Born | 23 May 635 Palenque |
Died | 20 February 702(702-02-20) (aged 66) Palenque |
Burial | |
Father | Kʼinich Janaab Pakal I |
Mother | Lady Tzʼakbu Ajaw of Tortuguero |
Religion | Maya religion |
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