Ruler 5 (Copán)

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Ruler 5
Ajaw
King of Copán
Reign476-485
Predecessor Ku Ix
Successor Muyal Jol
Born5th century
Copán
Died485
Copán
Issue Muyal Jol
Father Ku Ix
Religion Maya religion

Ruler 5 is the designated title for the fifth ruler of Copan after the reformation by K'inich Yax K'uk' Mo'. [1]

Notes

  1. Martin & Grube 2000, p. 196.

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