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Ajaw From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wak Chan Kʼawiil,[N 1] also known as Double Bird (January 508? – c. 562), was an ajaw of the Maya city of Tikal. He took the throne on December 27, 537(?) and reigning probably until his death.[N 2] He was son of Chak Tok Ichʼaak II and Lady Hand. He sponsored accession of Yajaw Teʼ Kʼinich II, ruler of Caracol in 553. The monument associated with Wak Chan Kʼawiil is Stelae 17.[1]
Wak Chan Kʼawiil | |
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Ajaw | |
King of Tikal | |
Reign | 27 December 537 – c. 562 |
Predecessor | Bird Claw |
Successor | Animal Skull |
Born | January 508? Tikal |
Died | c. 562 Tikal |
Father | Chak Tok Ichʼaak II |
Mother | Lady Hand |
Religion | Maya religion |
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