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Kʼan Chitam
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Kʼan Chitam,[N 1] also known as Kan Boar and Kʼan Ak (November 26, 415? – 486?), was an ajaw of the Maya city of Tikal. He took the throne on 8 August 458.[N 2] He was son of Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II and Lady Ahiin. He married Lady Tzutz Nik, daughter of Tzik'in Bahlam, ruler of Naranjo.[1] The monuments associated with Kʼan Chitam are Stelae 2?, 9, 13 and 40.[2]
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Kʼan Chitam | |
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Ajaw | |
![]() Kʼan Chitam's portrait in Stela 13 | |
King of Tikal | |
Reign | 8 August 458 - 486? |
Predecessor | Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II |
Successor | Chak Tok Ichʼaak II |
Born | 26 November 415 Tikal |
Died | 486? Tikal |
Spouse | Lady Tzutz Nik of Naranjo |
Issue | Chak Tok Ichʼaak II |
Father | Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II |
Mother | Lady Ahiin |
Religion | Maya religion |
Signature | ![]() |
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