K'an Balam II

Type Figure Region North America Time 635–702 Also known as Snake-Faced K'an Balam

K'an Balam II was a ruler of Palenque, living ca. 635–702 CE; he co-ruled with his father K'inich Janaab Pakal from 684 and ruled alone after Pakal's…

Timeline

635–684Palenque · PalenqueAs a son of Pakal, he received a priestly and ruling education in the Palenque royal palace from childhood. In 684 he was formally granted the title of co-ruler, assisting his father in governance and ritual.
684–702Palenque · PalenqueDuring his independent reign he greatly expanded the Palenque palace and temples, with inscriptions recording his military victories and ritual activities. He continued the flourishing of Palenque begun by his father Pakal, and his artistic achievements represent the peak of the Maya Classic period.

Sources

Chronicle of the Maya Kings and Queens — Simon Martin; Nikolai Grube (2008)
The Code of Kings: The Language of Seven Sacred Maya Temples and Tombs — Linda Schele; Peter Mathews (1998)