K'inich Janaab' Pakal

603 - Born on March 23 in Palenque.

615 - Became ahau (king) of Palenque at the age of 12 on July 29th.

615-683 - Greatly increased the economic and miltary strength of Palenque in the Maya regions, and he also constructed a large palace at Palenque.

683 - Died on August 28th and was buried in the Temple of Inscriptions in a sarcophagus with an ornately carved lid.  He was buried with a jade mask covering his face.