Chak Tok Ichʼaak II
Ajaw of the Maya city of Tikal (died 508)
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Chak Tok Ichʼaak II,[N 1] also known as Jaguar Paw II and Jaguar Paw Skull (died 24 July 508), was an ajaw of the Maya city of Tikal. He took the throne c. 486 and reigned until his death.[N 2] He was son of Kʼan Chitam and Lady Tzutz Nik, daughter of Tzik'in Bahlam, ruler of Naranjo.[1] The monuments associated with Chak Tok Ichʼaak II are Stelae 3, 7, 15, 21, and possibly 26.[2][3]
Reign26 September 485 - 24 July 508
PredecessorKʼan Chitam
SuccessorLady of Tikal and
Kaloomteʼ Bahlam
Kaloomteʼ Bahlam
BornTikal
| Chak Tok Ichʼaak II | |
|---|---|
| Ajaw | |
| King of Tikal | |
| Reign | 26 September 485 - 24 July 508 |
| Predecessor | Kʼan Chitam |
| Successor | Lady of Tikal and Kaloomteʼ Bahlam |
| Born | Tikal |
| Died | 24 July 508 Tikal |
| Issue | Wak Chan Kʼawiil Lady of Tikal (possibly) |
| Father | Kʼan Chitam |
| Mother | Lady Tzutz Nik of Naranjo |
| Religion | Maya religion |
| Signature |  |
Notes
- The ruler's name, when transcribed is CHAK-TOK-ICHʼA꞉K, translated "Great Misty? Claw", Martin & Grube 2008, p.37.
- These are the dates indicated on the Maya inscriptions in Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, Death: 9.3.13.12.5 13 Chikchan 13 Xul, Martin & Grube 2008, p.37.
