title: Itzamnaaj Bʼalam
text: # Itzamnaaj Bʼalam
  
  Itzamnaaj Bʼalam was a king of Dos Pilas. His reign was short.
  
  ## Family
  
  He was the son and successor of Bʼalaj Chan Kʼawiil, and brother and predecessor of Itzamnaaj Kʼawiil. He was also a brother of Wak Chanil Ajaw and uncle of Kʼakʼ Tiliw Chan Chaak.
  
  His mother was the Lady of Itzan.
  
  