Itzamnaaj K'awiil
King of Dos Pilas
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Itzamnaaj K'awiil (January 25, 673? – October 22, 726) was a Mayan king of Dos Pilas. He was the third known ruler of that place. He is also known as the Ruler 2 and Shield God K.
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He was a son of the king B'alaj Chan K'awiil and Lady of Itzan. He is recorded as having been born on 25 January 673, although it is possible that this is a scribal error. It could also have been an intentional glossing over of the fact that he was born in exile during the protracted warfare.
He was the brother and successor of Itzamnaaj B'alam. He also had a sister, Wak Chanil Ajaw, and was an uncle of K'ak' Tiliw Chan Chaak.
His successor was Ucha'an K'in B'alam. It is possible that his son was K'awiil Chan K'inich.
He reigned from March 24, 698 to his death. He made at least one ritual circuit.