Casper (Maya ruler)

"Casper"
Ajaw
King of Palenque
Reign9 August 435 – 487
PredecessorK'uk' Bahlam I
SuccessorB'utz Aj Sak Chiik
Born8 August 422
Died487(487-00-00) (aged 64–65)
Palenque
IssueB'utz Aj Sak Chiik, King of Palenque (possibly)
Ahkal Moʼ Nahb I, King of Palenque (possibly)
Ahkal Kuk, King of Tortuguero (possibly)
Names
Unknown
FatherK'uk' Bahlam I
ReligionMaya religion
Signature"Casper"'s signature

"Casper", also known as 11 Rabbit, (August 8, 422 – 487?), was an ajaw of the Maya city of Palenque from August 9, 435 to 487. He was the immediate successor of K'uk' Bahlam I, who founded the ruling dynasty.

Casper came to power in August 435 at the age of 13 and ruled the city for 52 years. Only Pacal the Great is recorded to have ruled Palenque longer.


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