Kʼinich Kʼan Joy Chitam II, Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Ruler of Palenque
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About Kʼinich Kʼan Joy Chitam II
- K'inich K'an Joy Chitam II, also known as Kan Xul II and K'an Hok' Chitam II, October 31, 644 – c.721, was an ajaw of the Maya city of Palenque.
- He took the throne on May 28, 702 (9.13.10.6.8), reigning until c.721.
- He succeeded his elder brother K'inich Kan Bahlam II.
- Their father was K'inich Janaab Pakal I ("Pacal the Great"), who had ruled for 68 years, and their mother was Lady Tz'akbu Ajaw.
- His possible brother could be Tiwol Chan Mat.
- K'inich K'an Joy Chitam apparently reigned for about nine years.
- He was captured by the Toniná in 711 and was possibly executed by their leader, K'inich Baaknal Chaak or was later restored to his kingship.
- He was succeeded in late 721 by K'inich Ahkal Mo' Nahb III.
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