Tok Casper

Tok Casper was the first known king of Maya city-state Quiriguá in what is now Guatemala. He ruled 426–?.[1] Casper took the throne when he was only thirteen, but ruled for 50 years.[2] K'inich Yax K'uk' Mo', king of Copán, installed Tok Casper upon the throne.[1]

His successor was Tutuum Yohl K'inich.[3]

Notes

  1. 1 2 Martin & Grube 2000, p.216
  2. ↑ "Mesoweb Encyclopedia". www.mesoweb.com.
  3. ↑ Martin & Grube 2000, p.217

References

  • Martin, Simon; Nikolai Grube (2000). Chronicle of the Maya Kings and Queens: Deciphering the Dynasties of the Ancient Maya. London and New York: Thames & Hudson. ISBN 0-500-05103-8. OCLC 47358325.
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