Person

Yaxun B'alam IV

King of Yaxchilan

b. 709 CE – d. 768 CE World The Far West

Yaxun B’alam IV, also called Bird Jaguar IV, is a Mayan king from Yaxchilan.

He rules from 752 until 768, continuing the period of prosperity started by his father Itzamnaaj B'alam II.

He has to struggle to take and hold power, as he is not perceived to be the rightful heir to the throne.

Moran, J. (2017). Yaxun B'alam IV. History Atlas. Retrieved 12 October 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/people/yaxun-balam-iv/

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