Casper (Maya ruler) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids "Casper" |
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| Ajaw | |||||
| King of Palenque | |||||
| Reign | 9 August 435 – 487 | ||||
| Predecessor | K'uk' Bahlam I | ||||
| Successor | B'utz Aj Sak Chiik | ||||
| Born | 8 August 422 | ||||
| Died | 487 (aged 64–65) Palenque |
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| Issue | B'utz Aj Sak Chiik, King of Palenque (possibly) Ahkal Moʼ Nahb I, King of Palenque (possibly) Ahkal Kuk, King of Tortuguero (possibly) |
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| Father | K'uk' Bahlam I | ||||
| Religion | Maya religion | ||||
| Signature | .svg) |
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"Casper", also known as 11 Rabbit, (August 8, 422 – 487?), was an ajaw of the Maya city of Palenque from August 9, 435 to 487. He was the immediate successor of K'uk' Bahlam I, who founded the ruling dynasty.
Casper came to power in August 435 at the age of 13 and ruled the city for 52 years. Only Pacal the Great is recorded to have ruled Palenque longer.
See also
In Spanish: Casper (gobernante maya) para niños
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