About Lady GI-K'awiil of Cancuén
Lady GI-K'awiil of Cancuén was a consort.
GI-Kʼawiil (G1-Kʼawiil) was a Queen consort of Dos Pilas. She is also known as the Lady of Cancuén.
Biography She was born in Cancuén. She married Uchaʼan Kʼin Bʼalam, king of Dos Pilas. It is likely that they had no son, because the successor of her husband was not her son.
Dos Pilas Panel 19 depicts Uchaʼan Kʼin Bʼalam and GI-Kʼawiil presiding over a ritual featuring a young boy.
The Hieroglyphic Bench of GI-Kʼawiil labels her husband as "He of Five Captives".
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lady GI-K'awiil of Cancuén?
Queen consort of Dos Pilas
When was Lady GI-K'awiil of Cancuén born?
Lady GI-K'awiil of Cancuén was born in Cancuén.
What was Lady GI-K'awiil of Cancuén's occupation?
Lady GI-K'awiil of Cancuén was a consort.
What nationality was Lady GI-K'awiil of Cancuén?
Lady GI-K'awiil of Cancuén's recorded nationality: Maya civilization.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Lady GI-K'awiil of Cancuén
· DBpedia: GI-Kʼawiil of Cancuén
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lady GI-K'awiil of Cancuén. https://biography.guide/lady-gi-k-awiil-of-cancuen/
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