Itzamnaaj Bahlam III
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Itzamnaaj Bahlam III (also styled Itzamnaaj B'alam, Shield Jaguar) (647 - June 15, 742) was a Mayan king of the city of Yaxchilan which is now located in Chiapas, Mexico. He rose to power in October 681 and continued to rule until his death in June 742. Itzamnaaj Bahlam III is best known for the many buildings and stelae he commissioned during his rule, many of which are still found at Yaxchilan today.[2] He was spouse to Lady Ik' Skull who herself ruled for a time.[citation needed]
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Itzamnaaj Bahlam III | |
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King of Yaxchilan | |
Reign | 23 October 681–15 June 742 |
Predecessor | Yaxun Bʼalam III |
Successor | Yaxun Bʼalam IV |
Born | 647 |
Died | 15 June 742(742-06-15) (aged 94–95) |
Consort | Lady Xoc (aunt) Lady Eveningstar of Calakmul Lady Sak Bʼiyaan[1] |
Issue | Yaxun Bʼalam IV |
Father | Yaxun Bʼalam III |
Mother | Lady Pacal |
Religion | Maya religion |
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