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Ajaw of the Maya city of Tikal From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II,[N 1] also known as Storm Sky and Manikin Cleft Sky (died 3 February 456), was an ajaw of the Maya city of Tikal. He took the throne on 26 November 411 and reigned until his death.[N 2][1] He was a son of his predecessor Yax Nuun Ahiin I and Lady Kʼinich, and a grandson of Spearthrower Owl. Stela 31, erected during his reign, describes the death of his grandfather in 439; other monuments associated with Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II are Stelae 1 and possibly Stelae 28. Tikal Temple 33 was Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II's funerary pyramid and his tomb was located beneath it.[2]
Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II | |
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Ajaw | |
King of Tikal | |
Reign | 26 November 411 - 3 February 456 |
Predecessor | Yax Nuun Ahiin I |
Successor | Kʼan Chitam |
Died | 3 February 456 Tikal |
Burial | Temple 33 (Burial 48) |
Spouse | Lady Ahiin |
Issue | Kʼan Chitam, King of Tikal Six Sky, King of Río Azul |
Father | Yax Nuun Ahiin I |
Mother | Lady Kʼinich |
Religion | Maya religion |
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