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Kan Bahlam I
Ajaw
King of Palenque
Reign 6 April 572 – 1 February 583
Predecessor Ahkal Mo' Nahb II
Successor Lady Yohl Ik'nal
Born 18 September 524
Palenque
Died 1 February 583(583-02-01) (aged 58)
Palenque
Issue Lady Yohl Ik'nal (possibly)
Father Kʼan Joy Chitam I
Religion Maya religion
Signature Kan Bahlam I's signature

Kan Bahlam I (Mayan pronunciation: [kan ɓahlam]), also known as Chan Bahlum I, (September 18, 524 – February 1, 583) was an ajaw of the Maya city-state of Palenque. He acceded to the throne on April 6, 572 at age 47 and ruled until his death. Kan Bahlam was most likely the younger brother of his predecessor, Ahkal Mo' Nahb II and probably son of K'an Joy Chitam I. He was the first ruler of Palenque to use the title K'inich, albeit inconsistently. The title is usually translated as "radiant" but literally means "sun-faced".

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