Kʼan Chitam

Kʼan Chitam
Ajaw
Kʼan Chitam's portrait in Stela 13
King of Tikal
Reign8 August 458 - 486?
PredecessorSihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II
SuccessorChak Tok Ichʼaak II
Born26 November 415
Tikal
Died486?
Tikal
SpouseLady Tzutz Nik of Naranjo
IssueChak Tok Ichʼaak II
FatherSihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II
MotherLady Ahiin
ReligionMaya religion
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Kʼan Chitam, also known as Kan Boar and Kʼan Ak (November 26, 415? – 486?), was an ajaw of the Maya city of Tikal. He took the throne on 8 August 458. He was son of Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II and Lady Ahiin. He married Lady Tzutz Nik, daughter of Tzik'in Bahlam, ruler of Naranjo. The monuments associated with Kʼan Chitam are Stelae 2?, 9, 13 and 40.