Kʼan Chitam facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kʼan Chitam |
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Ajaw | |
Kʼan Chitam's portrait in Stela 13
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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 |
Issue | Chak Tok Ichʼaak II Lady of Tikal (possibly) |
Father | Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II |
Mother | Lady Ahiin |
Religion | Maya religion |
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Kʼan Chitam, 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 August 8, 458. He was son of Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II and Lady Ahiin. The monuments associated with Kʼan Chitam are Stelae 2?, 9, 13 and 40.
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