Kan Bahlam I | |
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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 Palenque | (aged 58)
Issue | Lady Yohl Ik'nal (possibly) |
Father | Kʼan Joy Chitam I |
Religion | Maya religion |
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Kan Bahlam I[N 1] (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.[N 2][1] Kan Bahlam was most likely the younger brother of his predecessor, Ahkal Mo' Nahb II and probably son of K'an Joy Chitam I.[2] 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".[1]