Reign 727-741 Successor K'awiil Chan K'inich Died 28 May 741 AD | Predecessor Itzamnaaj K'awiil Religion Maya religion | |
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Spouse Queen GI-K'awiil of Cancuén | ||
Ucha'an K'in B'alam (died on May 28, 741) was the fourth Mayan king of Dos Pilas. He is also known as the Ruler 3, Master of Sun Jaguar, Scroll-head God K, Spangle-head and Jewelled-head. His title was "He of Five Captives".
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He reigned from 727 to 741.
Biography
His parents are not known. He was a successor of the king Itzamnaaj K'awiil.
The fact that Ucha'an K'in B'alam followed Itzamnaaj K'awiil on the throne even though the latter probably had a son, can be explained in this way: the royal prince was too young to assume the rulership on his own, so there was a need for his regent.
One depiction shows us Ucha'an K'in B'alam presiding over a ritual featuring a young boy, presumably the prince and his successor K'awiil Chan K'inich.
Ucha'an K'in B'alam is famous for capturing Yich'aak B'alam, king of Seibal.
He erected victory monuments at both Dos Pilas and Aguateca.
He died on May 28, 741.
Marriage
Ucha'an K'in B'alam married GI-K'awiil, Lady of Cancuén. It seems that they had no children.