Piedras Negras Ruler C
| Ruler C | |
|---|---|
| King of Piedras Negras | |
| Predecessor | Turtle Tooth |
| Successor | K'inich Yo'nal Ahk I |
| Father | unknown |
| Mother | unknown |
| Religion | Maya religion |
Piedras Negras Ruler C was a king of that Maya city-state. He was the fourth ruler of Piedras Negras, the successor of Turtle Tooth, who could be his father.[1]
He is depicted on Panel 12. In the figural scene, Ruler C stands over three kneeling captives, one of whom is of Yaxchilan, who had captured a vassal of Turtle Tooth around 508. Another of the Panel 12 captives is from Santa Elena.[2]
His successor was K'inich Yo'nal Ahk I. It is unknown if he was a son of Ruler C.
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Categories:
- Kings of Piedras Negras
- 6th-century monarchs in North America
- 6th century in the Maya civilization