Kʼan Joy Chitam I

Kʼan Joy Chitam I,[N 1] also known as Hok, Kan Xul I and Kʼan Hokʼ Chitam I, (May 3, 490 – February 6, 565) was an ajaw of the Maya city-state of Palenque. He took the throne on February 6, 529 at age 34, ending an interregnum that had lasted for a little over four years.[N 2][1][2]

Kʼan Joy Chitam I
Ajaw
King of Palenque
ReignFebruary 6, 529 – February 6, 565
PredecessorInterregnum
Title last held by Ahkal Moʼ Nahb I (524)
SuccessorAhkal Moʼ Nahb II
Born3 May 490
Palenque
Died6 February 565(565-02-06) (aged 74)
Palenque
IssueAhkal Moʼ Nahb II
Kan Bahlam I
Lady Yohl Ik'nal (possibly)
FatherAhkal Moʼ Nahb I (possibly)
ReligionMaya religion
SignatureKʼan Joy Chitam I's signature

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Regnal titles
Preceded by
Interregnum
Title last held by Ahkal Moʼ Nahb I (524)
Ajaw of Palenque
February 6, 529 – February 6, 565
Succeeded by