Yaxun Bʼalam IV

Yaxun Bʼahlam IV
Ajaw
Lintel 16 from Yaxchilan depicts king Yaxun Bʼahlam IV with his captive, king Pay Lakam Chahk of Santa Elena
King of Yaxchilan
Reign3 May 752–768
PredecessorItzamnaaj Bahlam III
SuccessorItzamnaaj Bahlam IV
RegentLady Eveningstar (possibly)
Born27 August 709
Yaxchilán
Died768(768-00-00) (aged 58–59)
Yaxchilán
SpouseLady Chak Joloom
Lady Wak Tuun of Motul de San José
Lady Wak Jalam Chan Ajaw of Motul de San José
Lady Mut Bahlam of Hix Witz
IssueItzamnaaj Bahlam IV
FatherItzamnaaj Bahlam III
MotherLady Eveningstar

Yaxun Bʼahlam IV, also called Bird Jaguar IV, was a Mayan king from Yaxchilan. He ruled from 752 until 768 AD, continuing the period of prosperity started by his father Itzamnaaj Bʼahlam III. He had to struggle to take and hold power, as he was not perceived to be the rightful heir to the throne.