Oxlahuh-Tzʼiʼ facts for kids
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Oxlahuh-Tzʼiʼ
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| Ahpo Sotzʼil of Iximche | |
Iximche, from where Oxlahuh-Tzʼiʼ ruled
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| Predecessor | Wuqu-Batzʼ |
| Successor | Hun-Iqʼ |
| Spouse(s) | unknown queen |
| Issue | Hun-Iqʼ |
| Father | Wuqu-Batzʼ |
| Mother | Wife of Wuqu-Batzʼ |
Oxlahuh-Tzʼiʼ (died on 23 July 1508) was an important leader of the Kaqchikel Maya city of Iximche. He was the second Ahpo Sotzʼil, which means he was a powerful ruler or king of his people.
Who Was Oxlahuh-Tzʼiʼ?
Oxlahuh-Tzʼiʼ was the son of Wuqu-Batzʼ, who was the leader before him. He ruled for a long time and saw two other co-rulers, Lahuh-Ah and Kablahuh-Tihax, also lead during his time.
Important Victories
Around the year 1491, Oxlahuh-Tzʼiʼ and his co-ruler Kablahuh-Tihax won a big battle against the Kʼicheʼ people. They managed to capture the Kʼicheʼ kings, Tepepul and Itzayul. They also took an important statue of the Kʼicheʼ god, Tohil.
After this major defeat, some groups within the Kaqchikel people tried to rebel. But Oxlahuh-Tzʼiʼ and Kablahuh-Tihax quickly stopped this rebellion. They put an end to it on May 20, 1493.
His Passing
Oxlahuh-Tzʼiʼ passed away on July 23, 1508. After his death, his son, Hun-Iqʼ, became the new leader of Iximche.
