Bʼutz Aj Sak Chiik,[N 1] also known as Manik, (November 15, 459 – 501?), was an ajaw of the Maya city of Palenque. He took the throne on July 28, 487, reigning until 501. He was likely the brother of Ahkal Moʼ Nahb I.[N 2][1]

Bʼutz Aj Sak Chiik
Ajaw
King of Palenque
Reign28 July 487 – 501
Predecessor"Casper"
SuccessorAhkal Moʼ Nahb I
Born15 November 459
Palenque
Died501(501-00-00) (aged 41–42)
Palenque
Father"Casper" (possibly)
ReligionMaya religion
SignatureBʼutz Aj Sak Chiik's signature

Notes

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  1. ^ The ruler's name, when transcribed is bu-tzʼa-ja-SAK-chi[ku], translated "Smoking White/Resplendent Coati?".
  2. ^ These are the dates indicated on the Maya inscriptions in Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, Born: 9.1.4.5.0 12 Ahaw 13 Sak and Acceded: 9.2.12.6.18 3 Etzʼnab 11 Xul.

Sources

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  1. ^ Skidmore, Joel (2010). The Rulers of Palenque (PDF) (Fifth ed.). Mesoweb Publications. pp. 18–19. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
Regnal titles
Preceded by Ajaw of Palenque
July 28, 487 – 501
Succeeded by