Itzamnaaj Bʼalam

Ajaw
Itzamnaaj Bahlam
Ajaw
King of Dos Pilas
Reign692-698
PredecessorB'alaj Chan K'awiil
SuccessorItzamnaaj K'awiil
BornDos Pilas
Diedc.698?
Dos Pilas
FatherB'alaj Chan K'awiil
MotherLady of Itzan
ReligionMaya religion
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Itzamnaaj Bʼalam[pronunciation?] was a king of Dos Pilas. His reign was short.

Family

He was the son and successor of Bʼalaj Chan Kʼawiil, and brother and predecessor of Itzamnaaj Kʼawiil. He was also a brother of Wak Chanil Ajaw and uncle of Kʼakʼ Tiliw Chan Chaak.

His mother was the Lady of Itzan.[1]

References

  1. ^ Martin & Grube 2000, p. 58.


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