Casper (Maya ruler)
"Casper", also known as 11 Rabbit, (August 8, 422 – 487?), was an ajaw of the Maya city of Palenque from August 9, 435 to 487. He was the immediate successor of K'uk' Bahlam I, who founded the ruling dynasty.
| "Casper" | |||||
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| Ajaw | |||||
| King of Palenque | |||||
| Reign | 9 August 435 – 487 | ||||
| Predecessor | K'uk' Bahlam I | ||||
| Successor | B'utz Aj Sak Chiik | ||||
| Born | 8 August 422 | ||||
| Died | 487 (aged 64–65) Palenque | ||||
| Issue | B'utz Aj Sak Chiik, King of Palenque (possibly) Ahkal Moʼ Nahb I, King of Palenque (possibly) Ahkal Kuk, King of Tortuguero (possibly) | ||||
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| Father | K'uk' Bahlam I | ||||
| Religion | Maya religion | ||||
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Casper came to power in August 435 at the age of 13 and ruled the city for 52 years. Only Pacal the Great is recorded to have ruled Palenque longer.
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